Category : Search result: Derbyshire rescue


Son's plea for flood cash after storm death

Exclusive: A grieving son who discovered his mother's body after Storm Babet's devastating floods in Chesterfield demands urgent government action and increased investment in UK flood defences to prevent future tragedies.

Man dies alone weeks after NHS discharge, inquest hears

An investigation is underway after Dezi Freeman, 58, was found dead in his Derby flat. He had been discharged from the NHS' Radbourne Unit just weeks earlier, with his family claiming he was failed by the system.

Major UK Manhunt For Missing Desmond 'Dezi' Freeman

A massive police manhunt is underway for Desmond 'Dezi' Freeman, 35, missing under sinister circumstances in Derbyshire. Friends reveal haunting final messages as family pleads for answers.

US Army cadet hailed hero after M3 motorway rescue

A US Army cadet training at Sandhurst is being celebrated for his incredible bravery after pulling an unconscious driver from a burning vehicle on the M3 motorway, an act of heroism that has captured the public's admiration.

Rare Whale Dies After Cornwall Stranding Tragedy

A desperate race against time to save a rare Cuvier's beaked whale on a Cornish beach ended in tragedy, as rescuers were unable to move the distressed animal to safety. The incident has sparked an important conversation about marine wildlife strandings.

Hiker survives 60ft fall saving dog on mountain

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.

Son's heartbreak as mum drowns in Derbyshire floods

A community is in mourning after a woman tragically drowned in severe floodwaters in Derbyshire. Her son made the devastating discovery, highlighting the deadly danger of the recent storms.

Hiker's Final Text Before Vanishing on Ben Nevis: 'Love You'

The desperate search for experienced hiker Tom Brown, 64, continues after he sent a final, heartbreaking text to his wife from Scotland's Ben Nevis as a fierce storm closed in. His last message: 'Terrible weather. Very windy. Love you.'

Grandmother Drowns in Home After Denied Flood Defences

A devastating inquest reveals how an 83-year-old grandmother tragically drowned in her own home during Storm Babet, after being told no flood defences were available to protect her property in Derbyshire.

Hero Surfer Rescues Father and Son From Florida Rip Current

A quick-thinking surfer became an unlikely hero on a Florida beach, braving treacherous currents to rescue a father and his young son from a near-fatal drowning. Witnesses describe the heart-stopping moments of the dramatic ocean rescue.

Newborn rescued from burning car in Utah desert miracle

A Utah couple's newborn baby was dramatically rescued after their car caught fire and exploded in the remote Utah desert. The miraculous survival story involved a desperate 911 call and a race against time.

Man on Secret Police 'Hate List' After Twitter Row

Exclusive: Dezi Freeman, a 28-year-old from Derbyshire, was shocked to discover Derbyshire Constabulary had secretly logged him on a hate crime database for a minor social media spat, sparking a major investigation into police overreach and data protectio

British climber stranded at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'

A desperate rescue mission is underway on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat after a British climber became stranded at 22,000ft. His son makes emotional plea as teams battle brutal -50°C winds on the world's ninth-highest peak.

Man arrested for child sex offences after vigilante sting

A man was dramatically arrested on suspicion of child sex offences after being confronted and live-streamed by a paedophile hunter vigilante group in a UK supermarket car park. The shocking footage captures the entire incident.

Hero driver stops M25 traffic to rescue stranded animal

A quick-thinking motorist became an unexpected hero on the M25 after stopping four lanes of traffic to save a terrified animal stranded on the busy orbital motorway. The dramatic incident, caught on dashcam, unfolded during rush hour, showcasing an incred

Fugitive's Desperate Plea: 'I'm Scared For My Life' In Prison

Exclusive: On-the-run prisoner Tom Radford breaks his silence from hiding, sending a desperate message to his family claiming he fears for his life if he remains behind bars. The 33-year-old's shocking plea comes as a massive manhunt continues across the

Climber survives 13 days at 22,000ft with broken leg

In a breathtaking alpine rescue operation, teams battle extreme conditions to save a Russian climber stranded for nearly two weeks on Europe's highest peak with severe injuries. The dramatic Elbrus mission continues.

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