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Mother's lightning reflexes save toddler from 12-foot fall
A Georgia mother's lightning-fast reflexes saved her two-year-old son from a terrifying 12-foot fall from a second-story window, in a dramatic incident captured on home security footage.
Rome's River Tiber to be made swimmable in major clean-up
The River Tiber in Rome, once a polluted no-go zone, is being transformed into a swimmable waterway, with the first official bathing areas planned within four years under a major environmental initiative.
50 Years of Watching the River Wye Change and Decline
An intimate, half-century chronicle of the River Wye's dramatic decline, from a thriving ecosystem to a shadow of its former self, revealing the stark reality of the UK's nature crisis.
Westminster Tragedy: Infant Dies in 15th-Floor Window Fall
A devastating incident in Westminster has claimed the life of a one-year-old girl after she fell from a 15th-floor apartment window. Emergency services responded but were unable to save the child.
Hippo Capsizes Boat in Ivory Coast, 12 Rescued
A boat carrying 21 people was capsized by a hippopotamus on the Sassandra River in Ivory Coast, leading to a dramatic rescue operation for a dozen passengers.
British Pensioner Dies in Mysterious Thai Hotel Balcony Fall
A British pensioner has died in a mysterious fall from a tenth-floor balcony at a notorious Thai hotel resort. Pattaya police are investigating the tragic incident that has shocked the expat community.
Grandmothers die after tragic 80ft fall from White Cliffs of Dover
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolds on the White Cliffs of Dover as two grandmothers, Sandra Sullivan and Anita Chaffer, succumb to injuries days after an 80ft fall. Community mourns as investigation continues.
Celebrity Cruises Launches New Luxury River Ships
Celebrity Cruises announces its first-ever river cruise fleet, Celebrity River Cruises, with four luxurious ships set to sail Europe's iconic waterways from Spring 2025.
Family of Four Die in River Derwent Tragedy
A major emergency response unfolded in North Yorkshire as a family, including two young children, was recovered from the River Derwent near Malton. Police are investigating the tragic circumstances.
Girl, 14, swept to death in River Tyne: Final moments revealed
The heartbreaking final moments of a 14-year-old girl, who tragically drowned in the River Tyne after being swept away by a strong current, have been detailed in a new report. The incident has sparked urgent safety warnings.
UK Farm Pollution Crisis: Rivers Devastated by Intensive Farming
Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive pig and poultry farming has become the dominant source of pollution in Britain's countryside, devastating river ecosystems and overwhelming sewage systems.
Teen's miracle escape after truck plunges into river
A teenage driver had a miraculous escape after his pickup truck crashed through a dock and sank into the South River in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Emergency services performed a dramatic water rescue.
Sunbather's miracle escape from car-sized cliff rock fall
A sunbather on a popular UK beach had a miraculous escape after a colossal rock, the size of a car, broke loose from a cliff and plummeted onto the sand just metres away. The shocking incident was captured on camera, highlighting the hidden dangers of coa
Fury over plan to siphon water from drought-hit River Wharfe
Yorkshire Water faces a fierce backlash from residents and environmentalists over its emergency proposal to extract millions of litres from the already depleted River Wharfe, a move branded an 'ecological disaster' for the region.
Teen Hero Saves Man in Dramatic Thames Rescue
A 15-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after plunging into the River Thames to save a 54-year-old man from drowning in a daring midday rescue. The dramatic incident unfolded near Westminster, sparking a major emergency response.
Sydney Submerged: Record Deluge Triggers Major Flood Emergency
A catastrophic rain bomb has unleashed chaos across New South Wales, with Sydney facing its worst flooding in decades. Evacuation orders are in force as rivers burst banks, threatening homes and critical infrastructure. Full details on the unfolding crisi
City Split Between Germany & Switzerland By A River
Discover the stunning European city where a colossal river creates an international divide, placing one half in Germany and the other in Switzerland, complete with two separate currencies and time zones.
Heroic Bystanders Rescue Woman from Icy River in Blackburn
A woman was dramatically rescued from the freezing River Darwen in Blackburn after falling in near Witton Park. Quick-thinking members of the public formed a human chain to save her before emergency services arrived.
Car Plunges into River in Bethesda, Driver Rescued
Emergency services race against time after a car veers off a bridge and into the River Ogwen in Gwynedd. One man is rescued and taken to hospital following the dramatic incident near Bethesda.
Brit tourist's miracle survival after 300ft Thailand cliff fall
A British tourist has miraculously survived a 300-foot fall from a cliff in Thailand. The young man plunged into the sea in a desperate bid to save his phone, sparking a major rescue operation on the island of Koh Tao.
Miracle baby survives 100ft fall in Turkey
A two-month-old baby girl miraculously survived after falling from a fourth-floor window in Turkey, landing on a parked car. Doctors are calling it a 'miracle' as the infant suffered only minor injuries.
Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova hospitalised after fall
Professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova, known for her role in Strictly Come Dancing, has been hospitalised following a fall just before rehearsals. Fans express concern as details emerge.
Hiker rescued after 100ft fall near California waterfall
A hiker miraculously survived a 100ft fall near a waterfall in Sequoia National Forest, prompting a dramatic rescue operation by emergency crews.
Two Strangers Saved Me During Kabul's Fall
A personal account of survival and unexpected kindness during the chaotic fall of Kabul, where two men offered hope in the darkest hours.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalised after fall, now stable
Basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was hospitalised following a fall at a Los Angeles concert but is now in stable condition, his representatives confirm.
Man falls into River Thames in Beaconsfield – CCTV footage
Dramatic CCTV footage shows a man plunging into the River Thames in Beaconsfield, Berkshire, sparking a swift emergency response. Read the full story.
Father jailed after toddler falls from train
A father has been sentenced to a decade in prison after his two-year-old son tragically fell from a moving train. The shocking incident occurred when the man stepped off the train while holding the child, leading to devastating consequences.
Brit tourist dies in Magaluf balcony fall
A 61-year-old British tourist has died after falling from a balcony at a hotel in Magaluf, Spain. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead shortly after.