Kingfisher Rescued in Dramatic Scottish Highlands Operation
A heroic multi-agency rescue saves a distressed kingfisher found far from home on a Highland beach, in an unusual operation coordinated by HM Coastguard and the RSPCA.
Category : Search result: River Thames rescue
Hikers Lost After Magic Mushrooms Trigger Catskills Rescue
Two hikers in New York's Catskill Mountains required a major rescue operation after becoming disoriented and lost following the consumption of psychedelic mushrooms. Read about the dramatic nighttime mission.
Hippo Capsizes Boat in Ivory Coast, 12 Rescued
A boat carrying 21 people was capsized by a hippopotamus on the Sassandra River in Ivory Coast, leading to a dramatic rescue operation for a dozen passengers.
Girl, 9, Found Dead in River Thames in London Tragedy
A major search operation for a missing nine-year-old girl in London has ended in tragedy after her body was recovered from the River Thames. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident.
Miracle rescue: Hiker found alive after 10 days in forest
A desperate 10-day search in the treacherous Michigan wilderness culminates in a miracle rescue after a lost hiker is found alive, surviving against all odds.
Thames Torso Mystery: 20 Year Hunt for Boy in the Blue
Twenty years after the discovery of 'Adam's' torso in the Thames, Scotland Yard's grisly ritual murder case remains one of its most haunting unsolved crimes. New forensic techniques offer a final hope for justice.
Man dies after being rescued from River Thames in London
A man has tragically died after being pulled from the River Thames in a major emergency response near Tower Bridge. The incident prompted a large-scale operation involving multiple emergency services.
Boy Scout survives 100ft fall in California mountain rescue
A 13-year-old Boy Scout miraculously survives a 100-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, rescued in a dramatic overnight operation by search teams.
Olympians swim in raw sewage to protest Thames pollution
British Olympians protest Thames sewage pollution with a hazardous swim from Parliament to Tower Bridge, demanding government action on water company discharges.
Celebrity Cruises Launches New Luxury River Ships
Celebrity Cruises announces its first-ever river cruise fleet, Celebrity River Cruises, with four luxurious ships set to sail Europe's iconic waterways from Spring 2025.
Alaska Troopers Rescue Kentucky Man From Snowbound Vehicle
A dramatic rescue operation in the Alaskan wilderness saves a man from Kentucky after his vehicle became stranded in deep snow near the Canadian border.
Public helps police catch knifeman in dramatic Thames chase
In a stunning display of public courage, a boat owner joined police in a dramatic river chase to apprehend a suspect who jumped into the Thames in a desperate bid to escape. Watch the moment of capture.
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.
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.
Thames Water: Creditors propose £20bn rescue package
Major creditors have tabled a radical £20 billion restructuring plan to rescue Thames Water from administration, aiming to secure the future of Britain's largest water company and prevent a national crisis.
Girl, 14, swept to death in River Tyne: Final moments revealed
The heartbreaking final moments of a 14-year-old girl, who tragically drowned in the River Tyne after being swept away by a strong current, have been detailed in a new report. The incident has sparked urgent safety warnings.
UK Farm Pollution Crisis: Rivers Devastated by Intensive Farming
Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive pig and poultry farming has become the dominant source of pollution in Britain's countryside, devastating river ecosystems and overwhelming sewage systems.
Heroic Night Rescue Saves Teens From Treacherous Cliff
A heroic RAF rescue team executed a perilous nighttime operation to save two teenagers trapped by rising tides on a dangerous North Yorkshire cliff face near Scarborough.
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.
Climber trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus in -20C rescue
A daring mountaineer faces a desperate fight for survival after becoming trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus. Rescue teams battle extreme cold and high winds in a race against time.
Police Heroes Save Man From Burning House in Daring Rescue
In a breathtaking act of bravery, Thames Valley Police officers stormed a blazing house in Aylesbury, battling intense flames and smoke to save a trapped man's life. Read the full story of their courageous rescue.
Body of Desi Freeman found in Thames after police shooting
The body of Desi Freeman has been recovered from the River Thames, days after he was shot by Metropolitan Police marksmen. The case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as questions mount.
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.
Stranded Dolphin Dies in Cornwall Despite Rescue Effort
A desperate rescue mission to save a dolphin stranded in a Cornish river ends in heartbreak as the marine mammal succumbs to its injuries, despite the heroic efforts of medics and wildlife experts.
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.
Climber stranded at 22,000ft as rescue bid fails
A desperate rescue mission for a Polish climber with a broken leg on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat has been abandoned due to treacherous conditions, sparking anguish and controversy.
Drone Zipline Rescues Israeli Hiker in French Alps
In a world-first emergency operation, French mountain rescuers used a drone-deployed zipline to save an injured Israeli hiker stranded on a treacherous Pyrenees peak near the Spanish border.
Police Identify Woman Found in Thames Near HMS Belfast
Metropolitan Police release new details after a woman's body was recovered from the River Thames near Tower Bridge, as the investigation continues.
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