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Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Death toll from Vietnam tourist boat accident climbs to 38
Death toll from Vietnam tourist boat accident climbs to 38 HALONG BAY, Vietnam (Reuters) -The death toll from a tourist boat accident in Vietnam's Halong Bay climbed to at least 38 with several people still missing, the government said, as rescuers continued to search for survivors while bracing for the approach of Typhoon Wipha. The vessel capsized on Saturday afternoon carrying 48 tourists and five crew members in one of the worst boating accidents in recent years in the popular tourist area. "At least 38 of those on board have been confirmed dead and 10 rescued," the government said in a statement. The official Vietnam News Agency reported that all the tourists were Vietnamese, including several children. Dozens of rescuers, including border guards, navy personnel, police and professional divers, have been deployed. Although the sea had calmed, weather conditions limited visibility, making rescue operations difficult. Rescuers managed to retrieve the sunken boat, the government said. The accident took place around 2 p.m. local time (0700 GMT) on Saturday, soon after Typhoon Wipha entered the South China Sea. Authorities reported strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning in the area at the time of the incident, adding that these conditions were not yet influenced by the approaching typhoon but were due to wind patterns over the northern region. Halong Bay, about 200 km (125 miles) northeast of Hanoi, attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. Boat tours are particularly popular. In 2011, the sinking of a tour boat in Halong Bay killed 12 people, including foreign tourists. Typhoon Wipha, the third to hit the South China Sea this year, is projected to make landfall along Vietnam's northern coast early next week.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Horrifying moment crocodile carries teen's body away in its jaws after attack
Shocking footage has captured the moment a crocodile carries away a schoolboy's body in its jaws after attacking him while he fished on a riverbank in Indonesia. Muhammad Nur Akbar, 15, was with his friends at the Santan Ulu River in East Kalimantan when the beast snatched him. Despite warnings from his classmates, Muhammad dipped his feet to wash in the murky brown waters, only for a crocodile to surge forward and sink its large jaws into his thigh. The teenager screamed for help as his friends raced over and grabbed his shirt in a desperate tug-of-war with the predator reptile. However, they were overpowered, with the beast dragging Muhammad away into the depths. Rescue teams were notified of the deadly attack. They arrived at the scene, where they found the beast still holding the boy's motionless corpse. Gruesome footage shows the reptile clutching the lifeless teen as it glides upstream near the river's edge. Fida Hurasani, head of the Kutai Kartanegara Regency Fire and Rescue Department, said: 'The incident occurred during the day. 'Residents immediately reported it to officers, including the police, and a search was launched immediately. 'During the evacuation process, the crocodile was shot to release the boy's leg. We managed to bring the body to the surface shortly afterwards.' Authorities said Muhammad's body was successfully collected at 11:50pm local time. His condition was described as 'horrific', with severe injuries to his right leg and thigh. His remains were handed over to his family for burial. Violent end: The teen suffered horrific injuries to his legs as he was pulled under the water Village head Heri Budianto said the last deadly crocodile attack in the area occurred in 2015. Local authorities have banned residents from fishing in the river to prevent further casualties. The Indonesian archipelago is home to 14 types of crocs, with a large population of extremely large and violent estuarine crocodiles that flourish in the region's climate. Conservationists believe that crocodiles have been driven further inland closer to villages due to overfishing reducing the crocodiles' natural food supplies. This is combined with habitat loss from the development of coastal areas into farms. Widespread tin mining has also caused villagers to encroach on the crocodiles' natural habitats, pushing the creatures closer toward people's homes. With uneducated locals in the developing country still using rivers for bathing and primitive fishing, the deadly combination of factors has led to rising numbers of crocodile attacks.
RNZ News
06-07-2025
- RNZ News
Man dies after hunting incident on Stewart Island, police investigation launched
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has died following a hunting incident on Stewart Island on Saturday. Police were called about the incident near Lords River around midday. A search and rescue team were sent to the island via helicopter, and found the man dead. Investigations are underway and the Coroner has been advised. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Crews battle fire at Slippery Rock Campground
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (WKBN) — The Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team were called to put out a trailer fire at Slippery Rock Campground on Saturday afternoon. The department shared pictures of the damage on their Facebook page. Fire crews and mutual aid departments acted quickly to keep the fire from spreading to other campers. More help was sent because of the wind, nearby dangers and not having enough water. They used three hoses to fight the fire and protect nearby areas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Free Malaysia Today
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Free Malaysia Today
20 cars, 3 motorcycles destroyed in workshop fire
A Selangor fire and rescue department official said it was estimated that the fire had destroyed 70% of the workshop structure. KUALA LUMPUR : A fire broke out at a workshop along the Bukit Jalil Highway, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Selangor, today, destroying 20 cars and three motorcycles. Selangor fire and rescue department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said 21 personnel from the Puchong, Subang Jaya, Seri Kembangan and Damansara fire stations were deployed to the scene following a distress call at 10.56am. 'Our men arrived at the location at 11.04am and immediately began efforts to put out the fire. 'The fire involved a class B building used as a car and motorcycle workshop,' he said in a statement today. He said after the flames were extinguished, it was estimated that the fire had destroyed 70% of the workshop structure. Mukhlis added that no casualties were reported and the cause of the fire was still under investigation.
