Tag #Rescue Operation

Migrants Stranded on Gas Rig Amid International Rescue Dispute

Dozens of shipwrecked migrants are stranded on a gas rig in the Miskar oil and gas field off Tunisia, with one death reported and an international dispute over rescue responsibilities; the migrants, who spent five days at sea, are suffering from cold, hunger, and sickness.

Russian Soldiers Rescue Eight Civilians Trapped in Ukrainian-Occupied Village

Russian soldiers rescued eight Ukrainian civilians trapped for six months in a basement in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Kursk Oblast, after their village was liberated in late January 2025; many villagers were killed by Ukrainian forces, who used civilians as human shields.

Partial Ski Lift Collapse in Astún, Spain, Causes Multiple Injuries

A partial collapse of a ski lift in Astún, Spain, around noon today injured multiple people, some falling 15 meters, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving dozens of ambulances and five helicopters. Two severely injured women were airlifted to Zaragoza.

Assam Coal Mine Flooding: One Dead, Six Trapped

Nine miners were trapped in a flooded illegal rat-hole coal mine in Assam, India, on Monday; one is dead, two are feared dead, and six remain trapped, while a survivor described clinging to a rope for 50 minutes in 15-18 meters of water before rescue; the mine was deemed illegal and under investigat...

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Crew Member Rescued After Falling Overboard

During the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, a crew member from the Porco Rosso fell overboard around 3:15 am near Green Cape, NSW, triggering their emergency beacon, leading to a rescue by AMSA and the yacht's retirement from the race.

Murmansk Train Collision: 2 Dead, 31 Injured

A passenger train collision in Russia's Murmansk region on December 18th resulted in 2 deaths and 31 injuries among 326 passengers; 4 cars derailed, and a criminal investigation is underway.

Thailand Cracks Down on Massive Southeast Asian Scam Operations

Thailand rescued roughly 7,000 people from illegal call centers in Myanmar, part of a wider crackdown on transnational crime syndicates operating across Southeast Asia, resulting in billions of dollars in losses and involving at least 220,000 victims.

Konya Building Collapse: Two Rescued, Investigation Underway

A three-story building in Konya, Turkey, collapsed on the evening of [Date], prompting a rescue operation where two people were rescued. Authorities are investigating the cause and whether the building was slated for urban renewal, with three prosecutors assigned to the case.

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Major Earthquake Kills 126 in the Tibetan Plateau

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan Plateau near Mount Everest on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 188, and damaging over 1,000 buildings; rescue efforts are underway in freezing conditions.

Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Crew Missing

The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23 after an engine room explosion; 14 crew members were rescued, but two are missing; the ship was en route from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.

Greek Coast Guard Rescues 39, One Dead, 40 Missing After Boat Capsizing

A wooden boat carrying approximately 80 refugees and migrants capsized 12.5 nautical miles southwest of Gavdos, Greece; one person died, 39 were rescued, and at least 40 are missing, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple Greek and Italian agencies.