Category : Search result: River Derwent tragedy


Body of Dezi Freeman, 21, found in York's River Ouse

The body of Dezi Freeman, 21, has been formally identified after being discovered in the River Ouse in York. The search for the missing young man concludes tragically as police confirm no suspicious circumstances.

British Woman Dies on Sunbed During Greek Island Holiday

A British tourist's dream holiday on the Greek island of Skiathos ended in tragedy after she suddenly collapsed on a sunbed and died, sparking a major emergency response. The 44-year-old woman was pronounced dead despite frantic efforts to save her.

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.

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.

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.

Kent Murder-Suicide: Family of Four Found Dead

A quiet Kent village is in shock after a family of four was discovered dead in an apparent murder-suicide. Police are investigating the tragic incident that has shattered the community of Rolling Hills.

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.

Father's search ends in tragedy as son, 15, dies at beach

A family day out turns to tragedy as a 15-year-old boy dies after getting into difficulty swimming in the sea off Bournemouth beach. A major rescue operation was launched, with his father desperately searching the water.

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

Body of missing 5-year-old boy found in River Thames

The body of a five-year-old boy has been recovered from the River Thames in London, bringing a heartbreaking end to the search for the fun-loving child who was reported missing from a family party.

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.

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.

Wet wipes form artificial island in Thames

A grotesque 'island' of wet wipes has formed in the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting London's growing plastic pollution crisis. Experts warn of ecological disaster as the artificial mound disrupts river flow and harms wildlife.

Alaska flooding forces evacuations

Severe flooding along Alaska's Mendenhall River has prompted evacuations as rising waters threaten homes and infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay alert.

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