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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Chopper pilot saves stranded canyoners in skillful river rescue in Spain
A Spanish Civil Guard helicopter pilot pulled off a daring river rescue in Huesca, Spain, on July 24, saving three canyoners, including two minors, trapped near the Bellós River. Dramatic footage captured the aircraft hovering inches above the water to save the stranded individuals.
New York Times
17-07-2025
- New York Times
Rescuers Seek American Hiker Missing for Days in the Pyrenees
Spanish search and rescue teams are scouring the Pyrenees for an American man who set off for a hike on July 9 and has not been heard from since. Cole Henderson, 27, texted friends around 2 p.m. from near Mount Perdido in northeastern Spain, according to posts from friends and family on social media. He had said he was putting his phone on airplane mode and had parked his car in Torla, a village near the entrance to Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, the posts said. 'We don't know his exact route, but we believe he may have entered the park from the Torla side,' Max Senoff, a friend of Mr. Henderson, wrote on Facebook. Mr. Henderson, who had been living and working in Amsterdam, was on the final leg of a vacation in Spain, and had previously been in Pamplona for the Running of the Bulls festival, Mr. Senoff said. Mount Perdido is the third-highest peak in the Pyrenees. The hike is challenging and steep, particularly on the summit ascent, but is not a technical climb and can be completed in a day. Friends reported Mr. Henderson missing after he failed to return home to the Netherlands on a flight last weekend. The Guarda Civil, the Spanish police, said a search began on July 14 in the Huesca province, which includes areas of the Pyrenees and the national park. Officials deployed helicopters and members of the Civil Guard's specialty search and rescue teams. Mr. Henderson's car was discovered at a parking lot in Torla. Many visitors start hikes there in the summer months, when private traffic in and out of the park is restricted. A receipt for camping fuel, commonly used to power small stoves for trips in the wilderness, was found inside, Mr. Senoff said. The park, located along Spain's northeast border with France, is known for its lush meadows, steep canyons and rugged peaks, including Mount Perdido. A frequent traveler, Mr. Henderson is known among friends for arranging group trips and sharing outdoors and hiking gear. Mr. Henderson's social media profiles are plastered with images of trips to mountains, national parks and ski slopes, and in the Netherlands, he is the captain of a group soccer team and a dedicated member of a running club. He is also an 'avid planner,' Mr. Senoff said, and shared an itinerary for his trip to Spain with friends before departing. 'He is great at bringing people together and very social guy,' Mr. Senoff said.
News.com.au
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
TV presenter dies in horror base jumping accident in Spain
A popular Spanish TV presenter known as 'Adrenaline Woman' has died in a tragic base jumping accident. Marta Jiménez, 34, was much-loved for her positivity and infectious desire for adventure – and her chat show colleagues insist that her memory will live on. Marta, who worked on the chat show El Hormiguero – meaning 'The Anthill' – brought excitement to the living rooms of millions of viewers around Spain. On Sunday, at around 10:30am, she went base jumping in the Chistau Valley, near the north-eastern city of Huesca. But the expedition went horribly wrong and Marta had an accident – the exact details of which are not yet known. Rescue teams acted swiftly, but there was nothing they could do to save her. A helicopter rushed to the scene where they found Marta's lifeless body. Marta was transported to the Institute of Legal Medicine in Huesca for a post-mortem. The host of the show, Pablo Motos, said: 'Marta has left us, the adrenaline woman, she lost her life doing what she loved most.' The news has shaken the team behind the show as well as its audience. Marta was an especially popular, beaming presence on TV, who is said to have celebrated each completed challenge with shouts of joy. In October year, she starred in one of the show's most memorable moments when she jumped from a crane more than 197ft high. Pablo reference the incredible feat in his tribute on Instagram, which read: 'We are devastated. 'But our feeling of helplessness and our sadness won't stop us from remembering her when she screamed with joy at having achieved something impossible. 'I'm sharing one of those moments with you through tears.' Thousands of fans have also paid tribute to Marta in comments on social media. One said: 'Your joy and vitality will always accompany us! Fly high Marta.' Another wrote: 'I'm so sorry. A hug to all your family, friends and colleagues.' 'Best wishes to all her family, friends colleagues that loves her. 'Remember her courage and her smile.'
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TV presenter, 34, dies in horror base jumping accident as show pays tribute to Marta Jiménez – dubbed ‘Adrenaline Woman'
A POPULAR TV presenter known as "Adrenaline Woman" has died in a tragic base jumping accident. Marta Jiménez, 34, was much-loved for her positivity and infectious desire for adventure - and her chat show colleagues insist that her memory will live on. 5 5 Marta, who worked on the chat show El Hormiguero - meaning "The Anthill" - brought excitement to the living rooms of millions of viewers around Spain. On Sunday, at around 10:30am, she went base jumping in the Chistau Valley, near the north-eastern city of Huesca. But the expedition went horribly wrong and Marta had an accident - the exact details of which are not yet known. Rescue teams acted swiftly, but there was nothing they could do to save her. A helicopter rushed to the scene where they found Marta's lifeless body. Marta was transported to the Insititute of Legal Medicine in Huesca for a post-mortem. The host of the the show, Pablo Motos, said: "Marta has left us, the adrenaline woman, she lost her life doing what she loved most." The awful news has shaken the team behind the show as well as its audience. Marta was an especially popular, beaming presence on TV, who is said to have celebrated each completed challenge with shouts of joy. In October year, she starred in one of the show's most memorable moments when she jumped from a crane more than 197ft high. Shock moment daredevil's 'death dive' cliff jump world record attempt ends in horror as 21-year-old rushed to hospital Pablo reference the incredible feat in his tribute on Instagram, which read: 'We are devastated. But our feeling of helplessness and our sadness won't stop us from remembering her when she screamed with joy at having achieved something impossible. "I'm sharing one of those moments with you through tears." Thousands of fans have also paid tribute to Marta in comments on social media. One said: "Your joy and vitality will always accompany us! Fly high Marta." Another wrote: "I'm so sorry. A hug to all your family, friends and colleagues." A third said: "I read the news and remembered the moments she gave us. "Best wishes to all her family, friends colleagues that loves her. "Remember her courage and her smile." 5
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Spanish Civil Guard carry out two daring helicopter rescues in Huesca
The Spanish Civil Guard performed two dramatic air rescues on June 24 in Huesca, Spain. One injured canyoneer was airlifted from the Sorrosal ravine, while a hiker suffering from heatstroke was rescued near the Ibones de Anayet. Despite the remote terrain, the helicopter unit was able to swiftly reach both victims and transport them to safety.
