California hiker pinned under boulder weighing at least 6,000 pounds rescued after 7 hours
A Southern California hiker was trapped under a giant rock on a hillside for seven hours last Friday until volunteers freed him in a daring nighttime rescue, authorities said. A rock estimated to weigh between 6,000 and 10,000 pounds trapped an unidentified man Tuesday in the Inyo Mountains just below Santa Rita Flats near Independence, […]
US F-16 crashes in Yellow Sea; pilot rescued after ejecting safely
The pilot of a U.S. military F-16 safely ejected from the aircraft before crashing into the Yellow Sea off South Korea's southwest coast on Monday, the Air Force said. Gunsan Air Base in Gunsan, South Korea, said in a statement that an F-16 Fighting Falcon belonging to the 8th Fighter Wing experienced an emergency during […]
California hiker trapped under 5-ton boulder for 7 hours rescued by volunteers
Last week, a California clifftop hiker was trapped under a five-ton boulder for seven hours before being rescued in a daring early-morning rescue effort by a volunteer search team. The unidentified man was crushed under a rock in an accident while hiking in the Inyo Mountains on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Niyo County Search […]
Florida couple arrested for alleged animal abuse after over 100 animals rescued: authorities
Dog thrown out of SUV outside North Carolina animal shelter A North Carolina man is facing two charges after a video showed him throwing a puppy out of his car in front of an animal shelter. Credit: PAWS Bryson City/LOCAL NEWS X/TMX A Florida couple was arrested on felony animal cruelty charges after rescuing more […]
Great Dane puppy rescued after plunging 50 feet into old well in North Carolina woods
A North Carolina family’s Great Dane puppy jumped 50 feet into an old well in the woods on Saturday, but miraculously emerged unharmed after being rescued by firefighters. The 11-month-old puppy, named Madge, was running through the woods near her parents’ home in Wake County when she fell into a dry well covered with barbed […]
Kidnapped woman rescued after mouthing ‘save me’ to Florida police
A kidnapping victim who showed “obvious signs of physical abuse” was rescued from her suspected kidnapper in Florida after uttering “help” to a police officer responding to a medical request, authorities said. Cape Coral police responded to an address in the 200 block of S. 21st Terrace around 3 a.m. on Nov. 18 after receiving […]
Tennessee man ‘90% entrapped’ in corn grain bin rescued
Firefighters said firefighters rushed to rescue a Tennessee man who was 90% entangled in corn kernels after he was rescued from a grain bin. The Ethridge Fire Department said in a Facebook post that crews responded to the farm on Henryville Road around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday and rescued the owner, a 70-year-old man. Authorities said […]
60 migrants rescued from makeshift vessel taking on water near Dominican Republic, Coast Guard says
Dozens of migrants crammed into a makeshift boat fetching water near the Dominican Republic were rescued on Monday night, officials said. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced Tuesday that the 35-foot vessel was found “significantly overloaded” about 13 nautical miles off the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier, a U.S. […]
Girl Rescued From Hamas Emerges From Captivity With Her Dog
On November 28, 2023, Hamas and Islamic Jihadists accompany newly released Israeli hostages held since the October 7 attack by Hamas to hand them over to the Red Cross in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. Hamas handed over several hostages to Israel. An AFP reporter saw the Gaza Red Cross as part of an exchange based […]
Texas cops respond to call about home invasion in progress. But homeowner has a gun — and doesn’t wait around to be rescued.
Frisco, Texas police Said A homeowner shot and wounded a man who was trying to break into his home Sunday night. What are the details? Police said officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 10400 block of Belfort Drive just after 8 p.m. Frisco is about 45 minutes north of Dallas. Police […]
