Search for missing Brit in Romania resumes
The desperate search for British teenager George Smyth, missing for over a week in Romania's Bucegi Mountains, resumes after bad weather halted efforts. His mother pleads for hope.
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UK Teen Missing in Romanian Mountains After Distress Call
Urgent search for George Smyth, 18, from Shropshire, missing in Bucegi Mountains near Bran Castle. Rescue teams battle heavy snow as family pleads for help.
UK Teen Missing in Romanian Mountains: Desperate Search
Rescuers battle dangerous weather in a desperate search for missing British teenager George in Romania's Bucegi Mountains. His mother has flown to the scene as hope dwindles.
British hiker dies in Patagonia snowstorm
Victoria Bond from Cornwall died in a severe Chile snowstorm. Read the tragic story of the rescue attempt and the survivor's account of grief and guilt.
Cornwall Woman Dies in Chile Blizzard During Trek
Victoria Bond, 40, from Cornwall perished in Torres del Paine snowstorm. Survivor describes 'suffocating' conditions as investigation launched into park safety. Read the full story.
British hiker killed in Chile Patagonia snowstorm
A British tourist was among five killed in a severe Patagonia snowstorm. Get the latest on this tragedy and other top stories from our Bulletin PM briefing.
Law Professor Vanishes on Georgia Hike, Search Continues
Charles Hosch, 67, disappeared while hiking the Byron Herbert Reece Trail near Blood Mountain. The experienced hiker and SMU professor was last seen on November 11. Authorities urge public help.
BASE jumper rescued in dramatic Moab helicopter operation
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
Man rescued from Manchester river in 2am emergency
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
Body found in search for missing hiker on Isle of Skye
The body of missing German tourist Matthias Beutin has been found on the Isle of Skye over a month after he vanished. Read the latest on this tragic story.
Four dead after boat capsizes near Imperial Beach
Tragedy strikes as four people die after a panga boat capsizes off Imperial Beach. Five survivors hospitalised with minor injuries. Emergency services continue investigation.
Alaska Governor rescues fishermen in Bering Sea emergency
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy turns rescuer during dangerous Bering Sea mission, helping save four fishermen from treacherous waters near Bethel in extraordinary emergency operation.
California hiker survives 17 days in wilderness
After vanishing during a routine hike, 34-year-old Michael Thompson survives 17 harrowing days in the Sierra Nevada wilderness using remarkable survival techniques and sheer determination.
Search for missing hiker Devon Dobek in Mount Hood
Intensive search operation underway for 28-year-old Devon Dobek who vanished during solo hike in Oregon's treacherous Mount Hood National Forest as family pleads for information.
Australian hiker dies on Nepal's Chin Tark Chan trail
A 35-year-old Australian adventurer has died while trekking through Nepal's remote Chin Tark Chan region, sparking an international rescue mission and highlighting the dangers of high-altitude hiking.
British women stranded in Himalayas as army rescue fails
Exclusive: Three British and Irish women remain trapped in Nepal's treacherous Hidden Valley as military rescue teams face extreme weather and dangerous terrain in desperate bid to reach them.
SF cliff rescue: Dog saved from 300ft fall
A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.
Family's miracle survival after 30ft quarry plunge
A family's leisurely drive through the Yorkshire Dales turned into a nightmare scenario when their vehicle careered off the road and fell into a deep quarry, leaving them trapped and fighting for survival.
Human chain rescues woman from sinking car
Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.
Teen trapped for hours after deer smashes through windscreen
Cheyenne Sears, 18, miraculously survives after deer crashes through car windscreen, leaving her pinned and bleeding for hours on rural Indiana road before rescue.
NYPD officers execute dramatic Harlem River rescue
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Family rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay drama
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
Boy, 13, survives 200ft cliff fall in miracle escape
A schoolboy cheated death after plummeting 200 feet down a treacherous cliff face during a family walk in the Peak District, suffering only minor injuries in what rescuers are calling an 'absolute miracle'.
Texas police heroes save baby trapped in car crash
Dramatic bodycam footage reveals the heart-stopping moment Texas police heroes rescued a baby pinned beneath a crashed vehicle in a remarkable emergency operation.
Tennessee waterfall rescue turns fatal for hiker
A devastating incident at Cummins Falls State Park claims the life of a 20-year-old hiker during a dramatic rescue operation after he fell from a significant height.
Cat's adorable reaction to tree rescue goes viral
A viral video captures the emotional moment a ginger cat is rescued after 48 hours stuck up a tree, showing incredible feline gratitude that's melting hearts worldwide.
Car plunges into Hyde Park's Serpentine Lake - rescue op
Dramatic emergency response in central London as vehicle ends up submerged in Hyde Park's famous lake, with rescue teams working tirelessly to save occupants in heart-stopping incident.
Hiker's chilling Facebook message before vanishing in mountains
Missing hiker Chris Bostwick's final Facebook message takes on eerie significance as search continues in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 34-year-old vanished after sending cryptic location update to friends.
Hero uses JCB digger to save man from drowning in river
In an incredible display of quick thinking, a construction worker used a JCB digger to rescue a man struggling in a swollen river in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Owl rescued after 100-mile flight to North Sea oil rig
A remarkable rescue story unfolds as a short-eared owl survives Storm Amy, landing on a North Sea oil rig 100 miles from shore before being safely returned to land.
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