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Marine biologist survives 9ft shark attack in Costa Rica

A marine biologist miraculously survives a terrifying shark attack that left her with severe skull injuries while swimming in Costa Rica. The shocking incident occurred during what was meant to be a routine swim.

Colwill Brown wins BBC Short Story Award 2025

Yorkshire author Colwill Brown wins prestigious BBC National Short Story Award 2025 for 'You Cannot Thread a Moving Needle,' celebrated for its authentic regional dialect and emotional depth.

Margot Robbie's childhood ant farm chaos revealed

Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie reveals her most outrageous childhood moment - a chaotic ant farm experiment that brought insects crawling through her family home in a hilarious domestic disaster.

Man Pronounced Dead Wakes Up 7 Hours Later in Mortuary

In a story that defies belief, a Cornwall man declared deceased by paramedics awoke seven hours later in a hospital mortuary. This chilling account reveals a catastrophic medical error and a miraculous survival.

Major 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Alaska

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Alaskan Peninsula, prompting a brief tsunami warning for the Aleutian Islands. Get the latest details on the seismic event and its aftermath.

Mum's 'Pulled Muscle' Was Silent Killer Sepsis

A mother's routine gym session led to a life-threatening sepsis misdiagnosis. Discover the hidden symptoms that almost cost her everything and the urgent NHS warning for all.

Whittier, Alaska: The Town Where Everyone Lives in One Building

Discover the astonishing secrets of Whittier, Alaska, a remote town where nearly all residents live under one roof and access is only possible by boat or through a single, eerie tunnel. A fascinating tale of isolation and community spirit.

Paraglider's 300ft Plunge After Shark Sighting Horror

A paraglider's serene flight turned into a fight for survival over the Australian coast after a shark sighting caused a catastrophic mid-air collapse, leading to a dramatic 300ft plunge into the ocean.

Student's 'Freshers Flu' Was Deadly Sepsis

A university fresher's common cold symptoms masked a deadly sepsis infection. Read her harrowing survival story and learn the vital signs that saved her life.

Alaskan Glacier Flood Erases Entire Island in Climate Warning

A massive glacial lake outburst from the rapidly retreating Alsek Glacier in Alaska has triggered a devastating flood, completely erasing an entire island and dramatically reshaping the Alaskan coastline, serving as a stark warning of climate change impac

The Guest: British Hostage's 4-Year Ordeal in Coldwater

The shocking true story of Michael, a British man held captive for four years in a remote American town, is now a major new ITV drama. Discover the incredible tale of survival and the psychological battle he endured.

Sports Coach's Leg Amputated After Jet Ski Horror

A young sports coach's life is forever changed after a devastating jet ski accident on a Louisiana waterway resulted in the traumatic amputation of his leg. This is his story of survival and the long road to recovery.

Hairdresser, 22, has all limbs amputated after sepsis

A young Wooloowin hairdresser's routine sore throat escalated into a life-threatening medical nightmare, resulting in a coma and the amputation of all her limbs. Her courageous story is a stark warning about sepsis.

UK Woman Survives Serial Killer's Desert Attack

A British woman reveals her miraculous survival after being left for dead in the Arizona desert by a suspected serial killer, with severe neck wounds. Her incredible story of resilience and survival against all odds.

Mum beats 24-hour sepsis death sentence after misdiagnosis

A young mother's world shattered when doctors misdiagnosed her deadly sepsis as a UTI and sent her home with painkillers. Given just 24 hours to live, she staged an incredible recovery. This is her harrowing story of survival against all odds and her urge

Fugitive ate protected tortoises to survive 7 years in bush

The astonishing true story of Dezi Freeman, Australia's modern-day bushman who survived seven years on the run in the wilderness by resorting to extreme measures, including eating protected Galapagos tortoises, echoing the infamous manhunt for Malcolm Nad

Hero disarms gunman at Alaska fair in dramatic tackle

A quick-thinking bystander tackled and disarmed a gunman who opened fire at the Alaska State Fair, preventing potential tragedy in Palmer. The suspect, Anthony Weyiouanna, 22, now faces multiple charges.

Hiker dies in fall on Alaska's receding Byron Glacier

A hiker has died in a tragic fall on Alaska's rapidly receding Byron Glacier. The incident highlights the increasing dangers of hiking on unstable, melting glacial terrain as climate change accelerates.

Channel 4's Apocalypse Survival Show Tests Brits

Channel 4 commissions a groundbreaking reality experiment, 'How to Survive the Apocalypse', dropping ordinary Brits into a simulated end-of-the-world scenario to test human resilience.

Dozens of shipping containers adrift in Alaska waters

The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.

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