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BBC News
5 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
RNLI rescue three kayakers from rocks in Cornwall
Three kayakers have been rescued by inshore lifeboat crews after their boat sank near RNLI said volunteers were called to the incident at 19:50 BST on Thursday following reports of shouts for help in the Talland Bay said the kayakers abandoned their boat and scrambled on to rocks, while one of the three made their way to a nearby beach to get a phone signal to call for group were described as cold and wet, but uninjured. Following the incident, lifeboat helm David Jackman said people should not always rely on their mobile phones in case of emergencies."This was not the first time we have been called to an incident around Downend Point where there has been no mobile phone coverage," he said."Even though the group were well prepared, carrying additional methods of calling for help such as a personal locater beacon (PLB) or VHF radio would have enabled them to call for help."
CTV News
19-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Paddlers pack Ottawa's Rideau Canal
More than 200 canoeists and kayakers packed the Rideau Canal Saturday for Parks Canada's 'Lock & Paddle' event. CTV's Camille Wilson has a recap.
BBC News
29-06-2025
- BBC News
Tyneside stories you might have missed this week
The jail sentence of man whose illegal cannabis factory exploded and killed a boy has been found not to be too lenient, how a lose aspirin dose could cut cancer for some people and watch the moment when 18 kayakers were rescued from the are five stories from Tyneside you might have missed this week. Cannabis factory killer's sentence not too lenient A man whose illegal cannabis factory exploded in a block of flats, killing a seven-year-old boy, will not have his sentence referred to the Court of Appeal over concerns it was too York died alongside 35-year-old Jason Laws when the blast caused by Reece Galbraith, 33, destroyed several homes in Benwell, Newcastle, in Newcastle Crown Court, Galbraith, of Gateshead, admitted two counts of manslaughter and was sentenced to 14 years more about what the Attorney General's Office said here Watch the moment 18 kayakers were rescued from the sea The RNLI released bodycam footage of the moment 18 kayakers and paddleboarders were rescued from the were part of a group of 32 adults and children who got into difficulty on Tuesday at Cullercoats involved was brought back to safety, although one of the children was taken to hospital as a lifeguard George Legg said the "intense situation" occurred because the kayakers had been caught in force five winds outside the harbour, which created "lots of wind chop". Low aspirin dose 'cuts cancer risk in some people' A study to find the right dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of cancer in some patients has found the smallest amount works just as well as larger ones, according to a leading trial involved 1,879 people with Lynch syndrome who were given three different-sized doses of the Sir John Burn, from Newcastle University, said he would ask health regulators to formally advise a low dose of 75mg be prescribed to those with the genetic condition, which puts them at a greater cancer more about the trial here Lamp-posts approved for Northern Lights viewpoint The installation of street lighting along a stretch of road which has become popular for viewing the Northern Lights has been Wednesday, South Tyneside Council has approved the establishment of lamp-posts along the coast road in South Shields, in order to improve safety along what is a National Cycle Network and those living near the Leas nature reserve previously told the BBC the lights would damage wildlife and cause light more about the plans here Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
RNZ News
10-06-2025
- RNZ News
Police asking for help after kayak found upside down on Lake Te Anau
Police hope the kayaker made it ashore and returned home. Photo: Supplied/Police Police are appealing for information after a kayak was found floating upside down on Lake Te Anau on Tuesday afternoon. The red and white kayak was in the water with a paddle, a stainless-steel flask and some fishing tackle nearby. Police hope the kayaker made it ashore and returned home. They are urging anyone who recognises the kayak or has failed to return home from fishing on Lake Te Anau today to get in contact.
CBS News
30-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Possible drowning under investigation at River Legacy Park in Arlington
A possible drowning is under investigation after kayakers discovered the body of an adult male Friday afternoon at River Legacy Park in Arlington. CBS News Texas After receiving the report, the Arlington Fire Department responded to the scene around 1:45 p.m. Fire officials said the man was unresponsive in the water. The cause of death has not been determined. The Arlington Police Department is now leading the investigation. CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
