An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.
A heroic multi-agency rescue saves a distressed kingfisher found far from home on a Highland beach, in an unusual operation coordinated by HM Coastguard and the RSPCA.
A major rescue operation unfolded in the Firth of Clyde as RNLI lifeboat crews from Largs and Helensburgh saved two people after their vessel sank off the Ayrshire coast.
Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Tragedy strikes the English Channel as a small boat carrying migrants capsizes, leaving five people dead, including two children. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation amid growing concerns over dangerous crossings.
A woman has tragically died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, highlighting the escalating migrant crisis and perilous journeys undertaken despite government warnings.
RNLI heroes from Dover and Dungeness brave treacherous conditions to save 50 lives after a migrant vessel founders in the freezing English Channel waters. One person remains missing in a major overnight operation.
Two hikers in New York's Catskill Mountains required a major rescue operation after becoming disoriented and lost following the consumption of psychedelic mushrooms. Read about the dramatic nighttime mission.
A 13-year-old Boy Scout miraculously survives a 100-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, rescued in a dramatic overnight operation by search teams.
Shocking video captures the moment a Belgian canal boat in Bruges fails to clear a low bridge, sending panicked passengers diving for cover as the roof scrapes over their heads. The unexpected deluge turns a serene tour into a frantic scramble for safety.
A dramatic rescue operation in the Alaskan wilderness saves a man from Kentucky after his vehicle became stranded in deep snow near the Canadian border.
A brand new £425,000 luxury motor yacht, the 'Princess V55', catastrophically sank just minutes into its maiden voyage off the English coast. The owner and a crew member were forced to abandon ship and swim to safety as the vessel rapidly took on water an
A British Columbia man miraculously survived a 60-foot fall down a mountain after slipping while trying to save his dog. Read the incredible rescue story from Stawamus Chief Mountain.
A vessel carrying migrants bound for Europe capsizes off the coast of The Gambia, resulting in a significant loss of life and ongoing rescue operations.
At least 69 people have died and dozens are missing after a migrant boat bound for the Canary Islands capsized off the coast of Mauritania. Survivors recount a desperate struggle for survival in one of the deadliest migration routes in the world.
A fishing vessel carrying migrants to the Canary Islands capsized in the Atlantic, leaving more than 60 people dead in one of the deadliest incidents on the West African route this year.
A heroic RAF rescue team executed a perilous nighttime operation to save two teenagers trapped by rising tides on a dangerous North Yorkshire cliff face near Scarborough.
A daring mountaineer faces a desperate fight for survival after becoming trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus. Rescue teams battle extreme cold and high winds in a race against time.
A desperate rescue mission for a Polish climber with a broken leg on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat has been abandoned due to treacherous conditions, sparking anguish and controversy.
In a world-first emergency operation, French mountain rescuers used a drone-deployed zipline to save an injured Israeli hiker stranded on a treacherous Pyrenees peak near the Spanish border.
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery of a 2000-year-old 'Jesus Boat' from the Sea of Galilee provides astonishing physical evidence of daily life in the Biblical era. Experts reveal how this miraculous preservation rewrites our understanding of ancient
A daring salvage expert, using his unique skills and a refurbished boat, becomes an unlikely hero after rescuing multiple victims from a critical incident in Central London, earning praise from emergency services.
A British climber's solo ascent of Peru's highest peak turns into a desperate fight for survival after a catastrophic fall leaves her stranded at 22,000ft in -15C temperatures. Read the incredible story of the high-altitude helicopter rescue mission that
A once-neglected street dog with no name or home defies the odds, learning to trust and love after a life-changing rescue. This uplifting story will melt your heart.
A quick-thinking police officer risked his life to save a baby dangling from a fourth-floor balcony in a dramatic rescue caught on camera.
A heart-stopping rescue mission unfolded in Wisconsin as emergency crews saved a dog stranded in freezing river currents. Watch the gripping footage.
A devastating incident unfolded off the UK coast as a migrant boat capsized, claiming the life of a newborn baby. Read the full story of this heartbreaking tragedy.
A man who vanished after leaving a family birthday party was miraculously rescued two days later from a remote wilderness area. Read the gripping survival story.
A group of quick-thinking surfers rescued a man after his boat capsized near Honolulu, Hawaii. The heart-stopping moment was caught on camera.
A young black bear in Wisconsin was rescued after being trapped with its head stuck in a plastic jar for over a day. Wildlife officials and locals worked together to free the distressed animal.