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British man missing after diving into Lake Como to rescue teenager
The man had jumped in to save a father and son in difficulty in the water, local officials say.
September 22, 2026US aviator shot down over Iran recalls 'free-falling' before his dangerous rescue
The April rescue operation to recover the downed aircrew saw the first US boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years, American officials say.
September 14, 2026Six dead, 107 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
Ships and helicopters are searching for the remaining 130 missing people from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
September 13, 2026Coach crash kills several people in Swiss Alps
A coach carrying 48 Dutch passengers overturns, leaving several people dead.
September 10, 2026Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings - Reuters
Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings Reuters
August 25, 2026Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.
August 22, 2026Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
A nearby vessel rescued 12 people from the water before police arrived, the US Coast Guard says.
August 9, 2026Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
August 6, 2026Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
August 2, 2026Tunnel collapse in India kills 14 workers
Rescue operation is ongoing but hazardous conditions have hampered efforts to reach those still inside.
July 22, 2026One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz
Witnesses reported seeing a boat in rough seas which began to take on water and was turned over, authorities say.
July 15, 2026Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam
Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.
July 11, 2026Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says
Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.
June 16, 2026Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
The uncrewed vessel - which looks similar to a speedboat - rescued the two soldiers from an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday.
June 9, 2026All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike
Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.
June 9, 2026First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued
The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern
May 29, 2026Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.
May 22, 2026Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says - Reuters
Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says Reuters
May 20, 2026Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
May 18, 2026Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
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British man missing after diving into Lake Como to rescue teenager
File photo of Dongo, where the boating trip set off, on Lake Como Italian authorities are searching for a British man who went missing after diving into Lake Como to rescue a teenager. The local coa
US pilot shot down over Iran recalls 'free-falling' in first interview since rescue
US airman shot down over Iran recounts 'free-falling' with no parachute A US Air Force pilot has described "free-falling" to the ground with a damaged parachute after his plane was shot down over Ira
Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Families of victims gather at Trisakti Port, Banjarmasin Six people have died and 107 have been rescued from a capsized Indonesian passenger ferry in the Java Sea, authorities have said. Another 130
Coach crash kills several people in Swiss Alps
The coach was carrying dozens of Dutch nationals A tourist coach has crashed in the south-eastern Swiss Alps, leaving several people dead and several injured, local police say. The bus overturned be
Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
The boy was found alone on Japan's highest mountain A father has been reprimanded by police after leaving his son on Japan's highest mountain for several hours with just a soft drink and snack, local
Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
The operator of a boat that overturned near the Statue of Liberty, killing a woman and a baby, has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, New York police said. Officials said a large s
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
The aftermath of the attack on the village of Woro in Kwara State in February More than 300 people abducted in separate attacks in Nigeria have been rescued, the country's presidency says, in what it
Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
Footage shows thick plumes of smoke billowing from Indonesia ferry Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying at least 250 people caught fire while at sea,
Tunnel collapse in India kills 14 workers
Rescue operations are continuing at the tunnel site At least 14 workers were killed after a portion of an under-construction tunnel collapsed following a gas explosion in India's north-eastern Sikkim
One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz
One person has died and three others are missing after a pontoon boat capsized around 600 yards from Alcatraz Island on Tuesday. San Francisco Fire Department received a report at 15:37 local time of
Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam
Ambulances line up on a pier to help victims after a tourist vessel capsized off Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam Fifteen people have died after a speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsized near
400 chats volés et destinés à être transformés en viande découverts par la police : 80 sont morts, une quarantaine rendus à leurs propriétaires
Le trafic de chats au Vietnam suscite l’indignation après le démantèlement d’un réseau à Hô Chi Minh-Ville. Plus de 400 animaux ont été saisis, dont 40 rendus à leurs propriétaires. Une quarantaine d
Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
Two crew members of a US army helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday were rescued by an American sea drone, US officials have confirmed. It was the first time the US military pub
Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
An Australian man has died after falling down a ravine while walking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, local authorities have said. Members of the High Mountain Rescue Unit in the city of Cu
Bodies of 2 Italian divers are recovered from deep in a Maldives underwater cave
Divers have recovered the bodies of two Italian divers from an underwater cave in the Maldives. The recovery took place Tuesday in an area that a government spokesperson says has challenging condition
Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives
Divers have recovered the bodies of two Italian divers from an underwater cave in the Maldives. The recovery took place Tuesday in an area that a government spokesperson says has challenging condition
New Dive Disaster Twist After Five Drowned in Cave
Investigators probing the deadly cave diving tragedy that left five people dead are now examining a dramatic new twist that could reshape the understanding of what went wrong deep underground. Offici
Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of four Italian divers who went missing during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been located, officials have confirmed to the BBC. One body, belonging to a fifth memb
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
A rescue diver has died while searching for the bodies of four Italians who died in a scuba-diving accident in the Maldives. Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee was taken to hospital in critical condition and
Maldives suspends search for remains of 4 Italians who perished in scuba accident after military diver dies
Updated on: May 16, 2026 / 2:01 PM EDT / CBS/AP The Maldives has suspended the search for the bodies of 4 Italians who perished in a scuba accident after a Maldivian military diver died