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France 24
07-07-2025
- Climate
- France 24
Hiker in Alpine crevasse rescued... by a Chihuahua
The "extraordinary" rescue took place last Friday on the Fee Glacier above Saas-Fee in the southern Swiss Alps, the Air Zermatt rescue service said in a statement over the weekend. A man had been hiking on the glacier with his Chihuahua early Friday afternoon, when he suddenly plunged into an eight-metre (26-foot) deep crevasse, leaving the tiny dog alone on the edge. The man was carrying an amateur walkie-talkie and managed to call for help, but rescue workers long struggled to locate the site of the accident. "On site, the search for the collapse site proved difficult. The glacier surface was wide and the hole was barely visible," Air Zermatt, a regional rescue service in Wallis canton, said. But then one of the rescuers spotted a small movement on a rock: the Chihuahua had not budged from the edge of the crevasse. "Thanks to the dog's behaviour, the crew was able to locate the exact site of the accident," Air Zermatt said, adding that "rescuers abseiled down to the casualty and were able to save him". "It is fair to say that his behaviour contributed significantly to the successful rescue."
BBC News
03-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Multiple Hampshire fire crews called to flat fire in Petersfield
Firefighters have been called to a blaze in a building in fire and rescue service said it was called to Lavant Street, at 18:20 BST to reports of a flat from across the county have been using breathing apparatus, main jets and hose reel jets to get it under control, and there are eight fire engines at the cause of the fire is unknown, but the fire service said nobody has been injured and neighbouring properties have been evacuated. Local residents have been advised to keep doors and windows closed due to smoke in the vicinity, and avoid the area where possible. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Firefighters tackling recycling lorry fire in Exeter
Firefighters are tackling a recycling lorry which is on fire in Devon. Crews were called to Magdalen Street, Exeter at 06:32 and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the blaze involves rubbish inside a refuse lorry. A spokesperson said the hydraulic system of the vehicle had failed and crews were unable to access the rubbish compartment or tip the contents out.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Channel Island search and rescue issues summer warning
Channel Islands Air Search (CIAS) is urging people to take extra care on the coast as people experience the hot voluntary airborne search and rescue service, which operates in Channel Island waters, has taken to social media to warn to of the dangers the sea can hold for unsuspecting sunseekers. CIAS said it wanted to make sure everyone followed a few basic, but important tips - whether they were swimming, paddleboarding, boating or simply enjoying the views."It's essential to stay safe while soaking up the sun because we don't want your summer adventures to end in distress," said a spokesperson. The advice to swimmers included staying visible in the water by wearing bright swim caps or floats to be visible to potential were advised to check that their vessel was seaworthy and fully equipped before setting off across the waves, while telling someone your route beforehand would limit the potential search area should anyone get lost. Staying hydrated and avoiding overexposure to the sun, especially during physical activity, was another good way of ensuring a day out does not end in disaster. CIAS said it received callouts all year round at any time of day and responded to a record number last to incidents across 4,000 sq miles (6,437 sq km) of water, the team also revealed in its recent annual report that it had become twice as busy generally in one callout every 11.4 days, its missions ranged from locating missing people inland to overdue vessels at sea.
Free Malaysia Today
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
16 hurt, building hit in Israel after Iranian missile strikes
Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service evacuated 16 people to hospital. (AP pic) JERUSALEM : At least 16 people were hurt and at least one impact was reported in central Israel after Iran launched two waves of missiles at the country following the US bombing of its nuclear sites, rescue services and reports said. Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service said in a statement that it had 'evacuated 16 people to hospital, including a 30-year-old man in moderate condition after being wounded in the upper body by shrapnel'. Public broadcaster KAN 11 showed images of a devastated building surrounded by mounds of rubble that it said was in central Israel, following the two waves of missiles launched at Israel from around 7.30am. Sirens rang around the country after the Israeli army reported the incoming missiles, with air defences activated shortly afterwards, causing loud explosions heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Israeli police reported 'the fall of weapon fragments' in a northern area encompassing the port of Haifa, where local authorities said emergency services were heading to an 'accident site'. Reporting on missile strikes is subject to strict military censorship rules in Israel, but at least 50 impacts have been officially acknowledged nationwide and 25 people have been killed since the war began with Iran on June 13, according to official figures. Coastal hub Tel Aviv, the southern city of Beersheba and the northern port Haifa have been the three areas most frequently targeted by Iran. Israel's sophisticated air defences have intercepted more than 450 missiles along with around 1,000 drones, according to the latest figures from the Israeli military.
