Colorado ski resort gondola malfunctions, 174 rescued: ‘Once-in-a-lifetime-experience’
More than 170 people have been rescued from a dangling gondola at a Colorado ski resort after a breakdown trapped them for hours. One elevator at the Winter Park Resort outside Denver shut itself down Saturday afternoon as a safety measure after cracks were discovered in the metal support structure, according to media reports. It […]
New Hampshire hiker Patrick Bittman rescued after becoming stranded, frozen on mountain
A hiker who became lost and suffered hypothermia while hiking alone in central New Hampshire was rescued Thursday. Patrick Bittman, 28, of Portland, Maine, was hiking Wednesday night to watch the sunrise from Mount Lafayette. Officials said Bittman encountered deep, blowing snow near the top of Little Haystack on Franconia Ridge, forcing him to descend […]
Massachusetts cat rescued after being seen on floating ice on a lake
A 20-year-old blind black and white cat was rescued from a frozen pond in Massachusetts this week in what authorities called “nothing short of a miracle.” Tiki, who likes to roam outdoors, was seen on floating ice Monday before falling into Lake Navnasset in Westford. Passersby and several nearby construction workers rushed to the scene […]
Lawmakers Celebrate with Beagles Rescued from Inhumane Testing Labs
Lawmakers celebrate encounter with beagles rescued from inhumane testing facilities, pledge to stop taxpayer funding of animal testing, and support taxpayer watchdog White Coat Waste project (WCW). “Last week, we welcomed Uno, the first of nearly 4,000 beagles rescued from one of Dr. Fauci's testing facilities,” said Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). She shared an image […]
Missing Florida jet skier rescued from rocks off St. Lucie Inlet: video
A Florida man who went missing after falling from a jet ski in rough seas over the weekend has been returned safely after a dramatic rescue. Joseph Barricklaw, 53, was reported missing Sunday after a witness found his jet ski abandoned in the waters off St. Lucie Inlet, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said. Ta. […]
6 rescued from house explosion in Missouri, 3 critically injured
Six people survived and three were left in critical condition after a house explosion rocked a Missouri neighborhood early Saturday morning, authorities said. All six people were inside a home near the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri, when the explosion occurred at 2:44 a.m., officials said. news release From the Jefferson City Fire Department. […]
22 Kidnapped Migrants Rescued by Mexican Military After Shootout with Cartel Gunmen
Mexican authorities have rescued 22 migrants who were being held captive by cartel gunmen at a ranch in southern Mexico. The rescue came after a fierce gun battle in which a soldier and a police officer were killed in a clash with more than 15 gunmen. The rescue operation took place Thursday afternoon near Tapachula […]
Man rescued from car submerged in pool by Phoenix cops
Shocking body camera footage worn by a Phoenix police officer shows the dramatic rescue of a man trapped in a car that submerged in a swimming pool last month. A witness called Phoenix police after seeing a man drive into the back of a residential pool just after 2 a.m. on Halloween. When responding officers […]
Over a dozen people rescued after wave throws boaters into Florida waters: Authorities
Florida law enforcement and first responders were called to safety Saturday night after their boat was damaged by waves, authorities said. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m., and the department's aviation division helped direct marine division officers to the scene of a damaged boat with 13 people on […]
5 scuba divers stranded off Hawaiian coast rescued by sailing couple: ‘Saw five little dots’
Last Wednesday, five scuba divers struggling underwater for hours off the coast of Hawaii were rescued by a sailing couple who heard cries for help and spotted “five little dots” in the vast ocean. Camila Storki and her husband were on a yacht heading from Kaneohe to Honolulu when they heard frantic pleading coming from […]