Sinkhole Ruins Couple's Canal Boat Christmas in Shropshire
A retired US couple's dream of a festive Christmas on their canal boat is sunk after a massive 50-metre sinkhole opens on the Llangollen Canal. Read their story and the dramatic rescues.
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BBC Drama Leaves Viewers Devastated in Binge-Watch Frenzy
Viewers are binge-watching and left emotionally shattered by the BBC's powerful new five-part drama, 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North', starring Jacob Elordi. Stream all episodes now on BBC iPlayer.
JCB used in dramatic seal rescue on Orkney island
A stranded seal pup was dramatically rescued from rocks at a Westray ferry terminal using a JCB. Read how teamwork between marine medics and a salmon firm saved the day.
10 rescued after sinkhole swallows boats in Shropshire canal
Emergency services declared a major incident after a 50-metre sinkhole opened on a Shropshire canal, swallowing boats. Ten people were helped to safety. No casualties reported.
Canal sinkhole in Shropshire prompts major incident
A large sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch led to a major incident, with over 10 people rescued. The breached section has been dammed off as investigations begin.
Shropshire canal sinkhole strands boats, major incident declared
A major incident was declared after a 50-metre sinkhole breached the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch, stranding narrowboats and flooding land. Ten people were rescued safely.
Shropshire Canal Sinkhole: Major Incident Declared
Emergency services declare a major incident after a 50-metre sinkhole breaches the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch, stranding boats. Ten people rescued. Read the latest updates.
Family survives 20 hours on overturned boat off Florida
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
Four fishermen rescued after 24 hours at sea off Florida
Four fishermen, aged 18 to 90, were rescued by the US Coast Guard after their boat capsized and they spent nearly 24 hours lost at sea. Read the full story of their survival.
BASE jumper rescued in dramatic Moab helicopter operation
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
Man rescued from Manchester river in 2am emergency
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
Four dead as migrant boats capsize off Libya coast
At least four Bangladeshi migrants died when their boat capsized near Al Khums, Libya. A second vessel carrying 69 people remains missing amid rising Mediterranean deaths.
Four dead after boat capsizes near Imperial Beach
Tragedy strikes as four people die after a panga boat capsizes off Imperial Beach. Five survivors hospitalised with minor injuries. Emergency services continue investigation.
Seal escapes killer whales by jumping onto boat
Incredible footage shows a terrified seal leaping onto a boat to escape pursuing killer whales. Watch the dramatic marine survival story unfold.
Five rescued as boat sinks 300 miles out to sea
Five people were dramatically rescued after their boat, the Magic Bus, sank 260 nautical miles off Cape Hatteras. The US Coast Guard coordinated with a massive warship in the complex operation.
Alaska Governor rescues fishermen in Bering Sea emergency
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy turns rescuer during dangerous Bering Sea mission, helping save four fishermen from treacherous waters near Bethel in extraordinary emergency operation.
Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty
The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.
British women stranded in Himalayas as army rescue fails
Exclusive: Three British and Irish women remain trapped in Nepal's treacherous Hidden Valley as military rescue teams face extreme weather and dangerous terrain in desperate bid to reach them.
SF cliff rescue: Dog saved from 300ft fall
A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.
Human chain rescues woman from sinking car
Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.
NYPD officers execute dramatic Harlem River rescue
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Family rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay drama
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
Elderly woman rescued after boat capsizes near Cape Cod
A 73-year-old Massachusetts woman survives overnight ordeal clinging to capsized boat in Cape Cod waters before dramatic Coast Guard rescue operation.
Cat's adorable reaction to tree rescue goes viral
A viral video captures the emotional moment a ginger cat is rescued after 48 hours stuck up a tree, showing incredible feline gratitude that's melting hearts worldwide.
Family trapped on Massachusetts island after boat fire
A family's idyllic Cape Cod outing turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire, leaving them stranded on a Massachusetts island in a dramatic rescue operation.
Cape Cod Family Rescued After Boat Fire
A Massachusetts family's fishing trip turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire off Cape Cod, leaving them stranded in the Atlantic until a dramatic coastguard rescue.
All 12 rescued as boat erupts in flames off Massachusetts
A terrifying maritime emergency unfolded near Nantucket as twelve people were dramatically rescued after their boat caught fire and sank in a blazing inferno.
Spanish villagers create English signs for lost lorry drivers
Frustrated residents in a Spanish village create homemade road signs in English to stop foreign HGV drivers from getting stuck on their narrow streets after official pleas for help went unanswered.
Trump plans immediate repatriation of Caribbean boat survivors
Exclusive: Donald Trump proposes controversial policy to swiftly repatriate Caribbean boat survivors, drawing criticism from human rights advocates and immigration experts.
Alaska National Guard rescues four from Bering Sea
In a dramatic overnight operation, Alaska National Guard personnel braved treacherous conditions to rescue four individuals from the frigid Bering Sea after their vessel capsized near Bethel.
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