US Coast Guard Pacific search after boat strike
A major search operation is underway in the remote Pacific after a vessel strike. The US Coast Guard is leading efforts to find survivors. Get the latest updates.
Category : Search result: maritime rescue
Boat capsizes at Sydney's Palm Beach: one dead, teen missing
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is missing after a boat flipped in rough seas at Sydney's Palm Beach. Emergency services continue their search. Read the latest updates.
BBC's Titanic Docu-Series Praised as 'Powerful and Gripping'
BBC's new docu-drama 'Titanic Sinks Tonight' wins over viewers with its real-time storytelling and vivid first-hand accounts. Watch now on BBC Two and iPlayer.
Coral Adventurer detained off Papua New Guinea after grounding
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship remains detained off Papua New Guinea after running aground. Investigations launched into the incident and a prior passenger death. Read the latest.
Paraglider rescued from hotel roof after crash
A paraglider crashed into the roof of the Lough Erne Golf Resort in Fermanagh. Fire crews performed a rope rescue to bring the man to safety. Read the full story.
Child dies in Kent house fire, investigation ongoing
A child has died and another is in hospital after a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Six fire engines attended the intense blaze. Read the latest updates.
Kent house fire: Neighbours battled blaze in Hamstreet
Neighbours in a Kent village fought to enter a burning home but were forced back by intense flames. Six fire engines are at the scene. Read the latest updates.
King's Cross hotel fire: Four rescued, 36 evacuated
Four people were rescued and 36 evacuated after a fire at a King's Cross hotel. The blaze, caused by smoking materials, was brought under control by London Fire Brigade. Read the full report.
Tourist rescued after 20ft cliff fall at Australian beach
A 25-year-old Austrian tourist was winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Bushrangers Bay. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue mission.
Tour Boat Sinks Near Komodo, Family Missing
A Spanish father and three children are missing after a tour boat sank off Komodo Island, Indonesia. Search efforts have been suspended due to bad weather. Read the latest updates.
Two missing after Christmas Day swim rescue in Devon
A festive swim turned to tragedy in Budleigh Salterton as two men were swept away. One survivor describes being 'dragged to safety' in treacherous conditions.
Fiona the 'loneliest sheep' is pregnant with twins
Fiona, Britain's formerly 'loneliest sheep', is set to become a mother of twins after a successful weight loss and health journey at her Dumfries home. Read her incredible story.
Man named after Christmas Day Devon sea search ends
The family of Matthew Upham pay tribute after a major Christmas Day search off Budleigh Salterton. Two men remain missing after 'punishing' sea conditions.
Woman trapped on freezing beach as wheelchair sinks in sand
A woman faced a Christmas Eve nightmare when her 200kg electric wheelchair became stuck in sand on a Baltic beach in freezing temperatures. Read how firefighters rescued her.
Two missing in Devon sea search on Christmas Day
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled due to severe weather warnings. Latest updates.
Search for two missing in water off Devon beach
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled amid severe weather warnings. Follow live updates.
Hero volunteer named as victim in 60 alleged sex offences
Joanne Young, 48, waived anonymity as complainant in over 60 offences. Her ex-husband and five other men face charges. She was honoured for bravery in Wiltshire Search and Rescue.
Council worker saves elderly woman from London flat fire
A Westminster council road worker is praised for his bravery after rescuing a disabled woman from a burning building in Notting Hill. Read the full story of this heroic act.
US Nursing Home Blast: Two Dead, Rescue Underway
A suspected gas leak caused a catastrophic explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, killing two. Rescue teams search for missing persons amid significant structural collapse.
US nursing home explosion: Two dead, people missing
A suspected gas leak caused a catastrophic explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, killing two and leaving others missing. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate.
Shropshire sinkhole drains canal, swallows narrowboats
A major incident declared in Shropshire after a large sinkhole breached a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing narrowboats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
Shropshire sinkhole drains canal, swallows narrowboats
A major incident declared after a large sinkhole breaches a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing boats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
Shropshire sinkhole causes major incident on Whitchurch canal
A major incident is underway in Whitchurch, Shropshire, after a large sinkhole drained a canal section. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported. Follow for live updates.
Neighbour saves family from Wigan house fire
A quick-thinking neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just a week before Christmas. The family lost everything.
Neighbour saves family from horrific Leigh blaze
A heroic neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just days before Christmas. The family lost everything.
Ukraine Drone Attack on Russian Tanker in Mediterranean
Ukraine's unprecedented drone strike on a Russian oil tanker highlights the explosive growth of the sanctions-busting 'shadow fleet' and rising fears of military confrontation. Read the full analysis.
Massive Fire at Methil Harbour Involving Multiple Lorries
A significant fire involving several lorries and trailers is burning near Methil Harbour, Fife. Seven fire crews are tackling the blaze. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Cat sold for £30 on Vinted rescued by charity
A three-year-old cat was rescued after being listed for sale for just £30 on the second-hand clothes site Vinted. The charity founder who bought him says the low price shows 'no value on his life'.
43 Missing Children Rescued in Trafficking Operation
US Marshals find 43 missing children, including a one-year-old, in a major sex trafficking sting across North Florida. Nine arrests made. Read the full story.
Lithium Battery Truck Fire Closes Hume Highway
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
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