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The Independent
a day ago
- General
- The Independent
Paraglider flies into power lines and plunges into river
A paraglider plunged into the Red River in North Dakota after colliding with power lines. Footage captured on July 7 showed the paraglider hitting the wires, causing a loud spark and bang before falling into the water. Emergency services were called to the scene and rescued the paraglider from the river. Local news outlets reported that the person was uninjured following the incident. Watch the video in full above.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Virginia governor reveals family nearly swept away in Texas floods
Virgnia Governor Glenn Youngkin revealed his family were almost swept away in the deadly Texas floods while at their multimillion-dollar vacation home. The governor's wife, Suzanne, and other family members were left stranded at the $6.7 million Hunt property on Friday when the nearby Guadalupe River surged to more than 30 feet higher than its usual level - wreaking havoc on the Hill Country. Suzanne, 58, and Youngkin, 58, have four children together - Grant, Anna, John, and Thomas - although it is unclear if they were at the property during the floods. The Republican lawmaker said his family got trapped inside the home and had to be rescued. 'By the grace of God, my family was safe. I have to say there was moments when they weren't. They ended up being safe during the day,' he said. Youngkin was in Virgina, attending Fourth of July events, while his family was staying at the 650-acre property. He recalled how Texas rescue officials urgently called him and asked if he wanted his family airlifted from the flood area but that he redirected their efforts after learning his family was safe. 'I said no. I've talked to them, my family is safe, please go rescue these young campers from these places, and when everyone else has been attended to, like other people that are safe but stranded, we will deal with my family,' he said. Youngkin and his wife purchased their property in 2010. It sits on the site of the former Camp Arrowhead and was where Suzanne spent her summers as a child. The Youngkin family visits their Hunt property several times a year, The Washington Post reported. 'These people are family to us, deep relationships and therefore what happened in the wee hours of the morning on Friday has been devastating. The loss of life is just shocking,' the governor added. Camp Arrowhead was a private girls camp nestled along the river's South Fork. When it ran into some financial troubles, Suzanne purchased the nostalgic site and restored it into a ranch for her family. Camp Arrowhead then moved to another part of the river, about three miles away, and was renamed Camp Honey Creek. After the floods, Camp Honey Creek announced on Facebook that all their campers were safely evacuated. But this was not the case for Camp Mystic - another girls' camp along the river - which is roughly 10 miles away. The Christian camp announced 27 campers and counselors lost their lives in the floods. Camp Mystic issued a statement Monday morning confirming an updated number of fatalities from the harrowing natural disaster over the weekend. 'We have been in communication with local and state authorities who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls,' the camp said in a statement posted on its website. 'We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from community, first responders, and officials at every level.' The beloved director of Camp Mystic, Richard 'Dick' Eastland, 70, died while trying to save girls as a month's worth of rain dropped in a matter of minutes. When the survivors were evacuated, cabins full of girls held onto a rope strung by rescuers as they walked across a bridge with water whipping around their legs. There were about 750 girls at the camp when tragedy struck. The harrowing death toll of the catastrophic natural disaster has reached 119 deaths across six counties, with at least 173 people still missing, authorities confirmed as of Wednesday. Kerr County faced the brunt of the devastation, with 59 adults and 36 children killed in the area. As search teams are tirelessly scouring the ruins, looking for bodies and survivors, hope is fading as the days go on.
Business Recorder
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Youm-e-Ashur: On CM's orders all ministers monitored processions
LAHORE: On directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, all provincial ministers actively engaged in their relevant divisions to ensure continuous monitoring of Muharram-ul-Haram processions in the province. Administration, Police, Rescue and other institutions are in good sync and cooperation for the purpose. Members of peace committees are also present near most of the processions and gatherings to help facilitate necessary arrangements. Chief Minister said, 'For the first time in Muharram-ul-Haram, cyber patrolling is underway to prevent fake news, besides control rooms being operational 24/7 at provincial, divisional and district levels.' She added, 'Healthy food packets are provided to mourners in langar. Sherbet and lemon water dispensers are also available for mourners across Punjab. Cold water bottles are also arranged for Ashura procession participants.' She added, 'For the first time, a field hospital and clinic-on-wheels are available near processions and gatherings. Continuous surveillance is being carried out with Safe City cameras for security. Special arrangements for cleanliness under Suthra Punjab are made for the routes of processions and gatherings.' The Chief Minister said, 'In view of the heat and humidity, cold water is also being sprinkled on the routes of gatherings and processions. Dangled wires have been removed from the route of processions.' Moreover, mourners of Imam Hussain (AS) said, 'Record arrangements have been made for cleanliness on the procession routes in all divisions and districts of Punjab.' A female pilgrim said, 'For the first time, Bibi Pak Daman and inner city security, cleanliness and other excellent arrangements were made.' They added, 'Very good and prompt arrangements were made for the provision of medical aid by Rescue 1122, Clinics on Wheels, and field hospitals.' They observed, 'Safe City cameras and drones continue to monitor the processions. Cyber patrolling is also being done for the first time.' The Pilgrims were of the view that in addition to procession routes, excellent food arrangements were also made. They noted, 'Very good security arrangements are made, religious rituals are performed in a safe environment.' They said, 'For the first time, same standard of all arrangements including security and cleanliness was seen in the entire province including the south, central and north.' They added, 'This is the first time that arrangements like big and central cities are made in small cities Visitors are coming to see.' The Pilgrims expressed their appreciation for Chief Minister by saying, 'Well done Maryam Nawaz Sharif.' 'Please continue the good work,' a visitor requested Chief Minister. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Fox News
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
'American hero' saves 165 lives in devastating Texas floods and more top headlines
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Sinar Daily
07-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Four injured in road crash involving school van, trailer lorry
The fire and rescue department received an emergency call regarding the incident at about 1.10 pm, before a 'Fire Rescue Tender' and Emergency Medical Services (EMRS) Unit with a strength of 10 members were rushed to the scene. 07 Jul 2025 05:32pm Authorities extricated the trapped victims from the wreckage using special equipment, and all the injured were sent to the Sultan Ismail Hospital by ambulance for further treatment. - Photo courtesy of JBPM JOHOR BAHRU - Three children were injured while a female school van driver was reported injured when trapped in the vehicle in a road crash with a trailer lorry laden with cement near the Bandar Dato' Onn exit, southbound PLUS Highway here, today. Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Operations Commander, Senior Fire Officer II KUP Muhamad Azizi Zakaria, in a statement, said the 32-year-old lorry driver and 19 other children in the van were reported to be safe. The fire and rescue department received an emergency call regarding the incident at about 1.10 pm, before a 'Fire Rescue Tender' and Emergency Medical Services (EMRS) Unit with a strength of 10 members were rushed to the scene. - Photo courtesy of JBPM He said the department received an emergency call regarding the incident at about 1.10 pm, before a 'Fire Rescue Tender' and Emergency Medical Services (EMRS) Unit with a strength of 10 members were rushed to the scene. "Upon arrival, the team found that there were 24 victims involved, with a male student and two female students injured. Also injured was the 45-year-old female van driver,' he said. He said the team extricated the trapped victims from the wreckage using special equipment, and all the injured were sent to the Sultan Ismail Hospital by ambulance for further treatment. - BERNAMA More Like This
