A fearless 6-year-old dog helped save over 100 injured koalas from Australian bushfires in 2019-2020. BearTheKoalaDog – Instagram, USC / IFAW Today the Australian Koolie named Bear was named a hero, winning an award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Bear was trained in Australia at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where their team of conservation scout ...
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Colchester Head Street: Police close Essex road as bus catches fire
Essex Police cordoned off a road after a bus caught fire. Emergency services, including Essex County Fire and Rescue Services and Essex Police, were called to Head Street in Colchester, after a bus caught fire around 4 p.m. yesterday after -midday (October 30). The road was completely blocked off at the Southway junction, Colchester, while emergency services dealt with the ...
Read More »Anniversary of the first UN-INSARAG certified rescue team in South Asia
Whenever anyone would like to write down the achievements of the emergency services commonly known as Rescue 1122, one would feel proud to mention the first Pakistani Rescue Team (PRT) certified by the United Nations INSARAG in South Asia. Pakistan Rescue Team of Emergency Services Academy (Rescue 1122), Lahore received this great honor of United Nations certification after completing a ...
Read More »Tricks, Treats at the Ahwatukee Dog Show on Halloween | Community life
AAfter a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Ahwatukee family dog show returns for Halloween this year, with plenty of tips and treats for dogs and humans alike. Scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, October 31 at Ahwatukee Park, 4700 E. Warner Road, it is co-sponsored by Ahwatukee Community Swim, Tennis & Event Center and Desert Dog ...
Read More »Students moved after a fire in Lincoln College housing
THIRTY-TWO university students had to be relocated after a fire in their accommodation. The Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called upon to burn down Lincoln College student accommodation on Wednesday afternoon. Crews entered the building near the junction of Little Clarendon Street and Walton Street and found a “well-developed” fire in a bedroom on the first floor. The whole ...
Read More »Gold Coast Sea World theme park celebrates 50 years, 10,000 animal rescues and 50 million visitors
One of the best-known theme parks on the Gold Coast is celebrating a milestone today. Sea World celebrates its 50th anniversary. With more than 50 million visitors, 30,000 employees and 10,000 animal rescues since its opening in 1971, Sea World has cemented its place in local history. Originating from a water ski show in the late 1950s, the park has ...
Read More »Woman rescued from Fife floodwaters as downpours continue
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Read More »NAACP, citizens call on Dayton to extend deadline for federal bailout funds
“The process requires that we really think about how we disburse this funding,” she said. “It’s not easy to run and spend $ 140 million on top of the $ 175 million we spend in a regular year.” Dayton received approximately $ 138 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which was approved by lawmakers ...
Read More »Sunbury Premier Inn: Man found dead in unexplained incident as hotel was evacuated
Emergency services were at the scene of a “major” incident at the Premier Inn in Sunbury. The hotel was evacuated after chemicals were found in a room with a dead man. Police, fire and ambulance teams were at the scene at the hotel on Staines Road, on the border between Surrey and West London. A police spokesperson said: ‘We were ...
Read More »Family and friends of Martin Rhodes, missing in Halifax, praise the mountain rescue team’s continued search efforts
Martin Rhodes Early on a bright morning in May 2019, Martin Rhodes, 46, of Halifax, was spotted walking near Kinlochewe. When he did not return to his hotel after a sudden change in the weather that brought heavy snowfall, he was reported missing that evening. Extensive searches over the following week by specialist police officers, mountain rescue volunteers, RAF teams, ...
Read More »Successful auction for Alan Dunlop’s Glasgow School of Art designs
Successful auction for Alan Dunlop’s Glasgow School of Art designs Posted 28 October 2021 Two drawings of the Mackintosh Building by the architect Alan dunlop sold for their asking price at auction, contributing £ 1,000 to a crowdfunding campaign launched to fund legal action against the Glasgow School of Art by a group of students. A class action lawsuit was ...
Read More »Firefighters receive grain rescue training
Fort Macleod firefighters prepare for Saturday’s training session at Hilltop Dairy. Firefighters received training on Saturday for an emergency they hope will never happen – a person trapped in a grain silo. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association brought its mobile training trailer to Hilltop Dairy, north of Fort Macleod, on Saturday. Firefighters from the departments of Fort Macleod, Granum, Nanton ...
Read More »Watch out for the “harmful” toxins from burning material spilled by flies on a bonfire night
The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has warned the public of the dangers of burning fly tipped material on bonfire night due to potentially ‘harmful’ toxins. The fire and rescue service is concerned that people will build larger and more dangerous bonfires during the bonfire night period using landfill waste found on the street. They urged people to attend organized ...
Read More »Jones County Hosts Helicopter Water Rescue Training October 27
Saving Lives in Large Bodies of Water Using Helicopter Rescue Training arrives in Jones County on Wednesday, October 27. Jones County Emergency Management and the Sheriff’s Office partnered with the North Carolina Helicopter Water Rescue Team (NCHART) and NC Marine Fisheries for a water rescue training session at Brock Mill Pond, Wednesday. The public is invited to attend this training ...
Read More »Dundee Police investigate fireworks launched from moving car in Kirkton
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Read More »Shelter received 109 just last week
October 26, 2021 Orange County Animal ServicesMedia contact: [email protected] Orange County, Florida – Orange County Animal Services is once again struggling with canine capacity, with 174 dogs currently in the care of the shelter. Over the past week, from Monday October 18 to Sunday October 24, the shelter received 109 dogs, 34 of which were handed over by their owners. ...
Read More »Central and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service supports Student Fire Safety Week
The Central and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the National Council of Fire Chiefs Student Fire Safety Week campaign. From October 25 to 31, the campaign is raising awareness of the risk of fire among students who are starting their path to university life. The service provided a guide to protect students from fires: Get to know ...
Read More »Teenager Badly Burned By Candle Supports Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s ‘Go Flameless’ Halloween Campaign
A teenager – who suffered severe burns as a child – is backing a call from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to ditch traditional tea lights in favor of a safer battery-powered alternative this Halloween. With children across the country ready to celebrate the event this weekend, the Service is highlighting the dangers of using wax tea lights ...
Read More »Jill Biden visits Saginaw Chippewa Center to discuss youth mental health
A man choked on his family who took two children home after their mother lost her battle with drug addiction as the nation’s first lady held a listening session in Michigan on Sunday on mental health young people. Session participants at the Ziibiwing Center in Mount Pleasant spoke about their experiences with mental health and trauma. Biden, a community college ...
Read More »More school districts announce flood closures
2:26 p.m. Some roads in Petaluma are closed due to flooding, according to a Nixle alert from Petaluma Police. They are: – Lakeville Street between East D Street and Caulfield Lane – Jefferson Street between Lakeville Street and Wilson Street – Lindberg Lane between rue Payran and rue Lakeville. Residents are urged to stay at home and limit driving in ...
Read More »Caught in snowstorm, 3 Mumbai hikers die in Kinnaur district of Himachal
A group of 13 trekkers were traveling from the village of Janglik to Dodra Kwar in the Rohru subdivision to Sangla in the district of Kinnaur; 12 people came from Mumbai and one from Delhi Three Mumbai-based hikers were killed after being caught in a snowstorm as they crossed the Barua Pass in Kinnaur district on Sunday. The victims – ...
Read More »Washington, District of Cats: first city of the American capital to count its felines
Published on: 24/10/2021 – 03:36 Washington (AFP) As its front paws touch the ground, the whiskered creature looks up, eyes turned to the left. An animal camera clicks and captures the scene. It’s a cat – and the location isn’t an isolated rainforest, but the capital of the United States. The photo is part of the DC Cat Count, the ...
Read More »Three people injured as taxi crashes into Manchester city center building
At least three people were injured after an accident ended with a taxi hitting a building. The drama happened on Angel Street at the junction of Cross Keys Street in the North Quarter of Manchester city center on Saturday afternoon. Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene around 3:13 p.m. READ MORE:Police release CCTV after police officer on ...
Read More »Jobs in Dublin: Coast Guard recruits new volunteers for Howth search and rescue team
The Irish Coast Guard is actively recruiting new volunteers for their search and rescue team in Howth. Seaside lifeguards posted the recruitment announcement today, and those who wish to apply do not need any prior experience. They posted a link to the application form on their Facebook page, which gave a brief overview of what would be expected for new ...
Read More »Unmask Hidden Gem: Developer Aims to Uncover Scottish Rite Cathedral Mystery in East Wheeling | News, Sports, Jobs
Photos by Eric Ayres The Scottish Rite Cathedral, located at 83 14th St. in Wheeling, was built as a fortress in 1916 after the first Scottish Rite building built on the site in 1908 was destroyed by fire in the spring of 1915 Despite a few tall columns and a majestic stone eagle on the facade, the largely indescribable brick ...
Read More »Big rate hikes coming in 2022 for some Michigan health insurance plans
State regulators have approved large increases in health insurance rates for 2022, which would reflect the recent pent-up demand for medical procedures and services that people are delaying due to previous outbreaks of COVID-19. The increases approved by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services will take effect Jan. 1 and will average 7.1% for small group plans – ...
Read More »Fire chief cleared of Land Rover £ 500 auction fraud
A The fire chief was cleared of any fraud after making a winning bid for £ 500 on one of his own brigade’s Land Rovers at an auction he was running. Stewart Edgar won the Defender – sold after reaching the end of its lifespan – after using a third-party company to present the offer on his behalf. After a ...
Read More »‘Call me and I will answer you’
David L. Chancey is pastor, McDonough Road Baptist Church, Fayetteville. The church family meets at 352 McDonough Road and invites you to join them this Sunday for worship at 10 a.m. and Bible study at 11:10 a.m. Check out viewing options online at www.mcdonoughroad.org. Check out Chancey’s books and other writings at www.davidchancey.com. Recently, I was thinking about life before ...
Read More »Rangers 2-0 Brondby: Leon Balogun and Kemar Roofe see hosts to win
Alfredo Morelos’ wait to score his 100th Rangers goal continues. Pressed to sharpen his number by Steven Gerrard, the manager’s challenge did not quite have the desired effect. Replaced by Fashion Sakala with 20 minutes left, the Colombian should have reached his century in the first half when the Scottish champions rekindled hopes of progress in the Europa League. A ...
Read More »Colorado animal rescue groups desperately seek forever homes
DENVER (KDVR) – One of Denver’s largest animal shelters is calling for help as it reaches capacity. The Dumb Friends League has seen its greatest number of animals in about a decade. Katie Parker, vice president of operations, said they started to feel pressure when they reached 800 animals at their Denver shelter. She said they were now hovering between ...
Read More »Sno. Fire and Rescue Prop. 1: Renew the levy for the vital service
Letters If you’ve ever had to make an emergency call for help, you’ll know the relief you’ll feel when you hear the sirens coming. At any time of the day or night, we know our regional Snohomish Fire and Rescue personnel will be there to respond to these critical times in life, and now we must help them. The reinstatement ...
Read More »Do you have any outdoor skills? Volunteer with Central Okanagan Search and Rescue – Lake Country Calendar
Do you want to help save lives in and around the Okanagan? The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue Team (COSAR) may have a place for you. The team run by volunteers is recruiting new members, with an open house on October 20 from 6 p.m. COSAR spokesman Ed Henczel said that with the increase in appeals for their help, they ...
Read More »West Lothian neighbor dispute complaints drop after sharp rise during closures
Working in partnership is the key to resolving conflicts between neighbors and anti-social behavior in communities. This has been the big lesson for Housing Officers in West Lothian as they come out of one of the most difficult times many will have experienced in their working lives. The lockdown and holiday have seen an increase in complaints of bad behavior ...
Read More »Rescue Me Marana Presents A Day Of Fun For Your Pets | Brighten up
October 23 is a big day for animals in need of a home. Tucson Premium Outlets is hosting three events that will allow people to have fun, help animals in need, and even adopt a homeless pet. The first event is a Strut Your Mutt or 5K walk that allows people to take their dogs and cats out in style. ...
Read More »Antrim fire: nearly 40 firefighters on site to fight massive fire in industrial area | United Kingdom | New
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has warned residents to keep their windows closed due to the intense smoke plumes emitted by the blaze. Authorities have reported that there is currently a team of 38 firefighters at the scene, Belfast Live writes. There are concerns that one of the burning trailers contains plastic. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue ...
Read More »Weatherup discusses COVID-19, Oswego County Pioneer Search and Rescue Team – Oswego County today
Oswego County Legislature Speaker James Weatherup briefs the public in a video. Image from the Oswego County Government YouTube channel. OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Legislative Assembly Speaker James Weatherup briefed the public today in his bi-monthly video and discussed COVID-19 in the county and the research team and Oswego County Pioneer Rescue Center. He said the weekly number of ...
Read More »‘Deliberately set’ fire damages Scottish National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes | Catholic National Register
A Scottish government report found Catholicism to be “the religion with the most reported abuse, with 319 charges for 2017-18” out of a total of 642 charges. GLASGOW, Scotland – Suspected arsonists targeted the Scottish national shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday evening, the latest in a series of incidents at Catholic sites. The fire on October 17 ...
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“They told me about asylum here and I think it’s better, more correct, to do it right,” Mondragon said. He has young daughters and “I wouldn’t take the risk.” For Chacón, she made the decision to leave Guatemala after a machete attack, she said, showing scars along her left arm. Nadia’s sister, Esthela, disappeared in 2006 as she crossed the ...
Read More »Coachella Valley Rescue Mission unveils the first mobile shower trailers for the homeless
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission held a dedication ceremony at Calvary Christian Center in Cathedral City on Monday morning to celebrate the expansion of its homeless awareness program. The organization unveiled the very first mobile shower trailers for the homeless in the Coachella Valley. The CV Rescue Mission announced that the addition of the new shower trailers enables CVRM’s outreach ...
Read More »Hess just released a toy cargo plane and jet – SheKnows
Toy brand Hess has released their 2021 Hess Truck – and little aviation enthusiasts will be delighted because this year’s highly anticipated new model is a cargo plane and jet set that will take your kids to new heights of gaming fun. . Related story Advent calendars have just been dropped off at Ulta Beauty! Catch ’em before they’re gone ...
Read More »Covid in Scotland: No plan to return to restrictions despite high number of cases, says Humza Yousaf
The Scottish Health Secretary has revealed there are no plans to revert to greater covid restrictions despite the remaining high number of cases. Over the past three weeks, the number of daily reported cases has rarely fallen below 2,000, with 2,581 reported on Sunday, as well as two deaths. But ministers will not consider a return to greater restrictions “for ...
Read More »Tribute to “caring and funny” father killed in house explosion as family reveals cause of explosion, it will take WEEKS to find out
TRIBUTES were paid to a “caring and funny” father in his 50s who died in an explosion in his family home. Carl Whalley died on Friday afternoon in the explosion at the Clayton-le-Woods house in Lancashire. 5 Carl Whalley died in the explosion at his family home in Clayton-le-Woods, LancashireCredit: Linkedin 5 Police said on Friday a man in his ...
Read More »Leopard attacking 2-year-old rescued in Kadda village
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A rescue team from Ralamandal, Indore and forestry workers from Dhar rescued a leopard from Kadda village. He underwent a thorough health check on Sunday. The report declared the leopard fit to live in the wild, after which it was released into the forest. Notably, the leopard had attacked Varsha, a two-year-old girl from the village. The ...
Read More »Cuyahoga Falls Fire Truck Tug Raises Pantry Fund
The volunteers who operate the pantry, most of whom are seniors, have been forced to move their operations outside due to COVID-19, a situation that poses major problems in the winter. The purpose of the event was to raise funds, non-perishables and raise awareness of The Pantry on the Corner, a pantry in Cuyahoga Falls that serves over 1,000 community ...
Read More »How 3 Strangers a World Away came to the rescue of a badly burned Afghan girl
Asma told her family that she wanted to be a doctor. They asked him what kind. A children’s doctor? Not just any doctor, Asma told them, pointing her index finger in the air, as she often did to make a point. “I want to be the chief medical officer. “ The death of Asma’s father meant that the bureaucratic hurdles ...
Read More »soldier dies during training exercise on Salisbury Plain | Military
A soldier died during an army training exercise at a Wiltshire military installation, the Department of Defense has confirmed. Wiltshire Today reported that the soldier was seriously injured after a tank overturned during a drill. The Guardian has not been able to independently verify these claims. “It is with sadness that we can confirm the death of a soldier in ...
Read More »Group uses extra clothing and turbans to rescue stranded hiker
A group of hikers in a British Columbia park are touted as “resourceful” for their quick wit after using extra clothing and turbans to help another stranded traveler. RCMP called in Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue to help find and rescue a stranded hiker near Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park, north of Maple Ridge, B.C. on Monday around ...
Read More »Fire department sound fireworks and bonfire warning
THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) highlights the dangers of private use of fireworks. Private fireworks and bonfires can cause serious injury, fire departments have warned. The warning comes as some staged exhibitions are canceled for the second year due to Covid-19 restrictions. The SFRS is a stark reminder that bonfires and the private use of fireworks can cause ...
Read More »Child tax credit expansion divides swing voters
Some swing voters say the most important things to preserve in the Democrats’ massive social spending program are those that would cut prescription drug costs, cut pollution, and make child care or preschool free or more. affordable. Yes, but: Much less popular among Trump voters in Biden: Child tax credit extension extended to 2025. Stay on top of the latest ...
Read More »Retired Scottish Fire Chief Wayne McCollin recalls the racial intolerance he endured as a child after leaving Barbados in 1960
Let us know what you think and join the conversation at the bottom of this article. Wayne McCollin, who rose to the rank of Deputy Chief Officer in the former Lothian and Borders Fire Department, first experienced racial intolerance when he moved to the UK with his family in 1960 . Now retired, he remembered the racist slurs that were ...
Read More »Cave rescue team rescues 12-year-old cockapoo from narrow crevasse in upstate New York park
A 12-year-old cockapoo was rescued Tuesday after falling into a narrow rock crevice in a park in upstate New York five days earlier. The dog named Liza was walking with her owner, who has not been named, last Thursday at the Minnewaska State Park Reserve when she fell into the deep crevasse. The helpless dog lay there for five days ...
Read More »Are you ready for the changes next year?
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Read More »Sunshine Coast Puppy Farm was dismissed after 400,000 objections; the council is preparing for the legal fight
A Queensland council went against its own staff’s advice to dismiss a major dog breeding establishment, while noting that it could trigger costly lawsuits. Key points: Proposed major dog breeding center for Sunshine Coast rejected by local council Counselors were concerned about the welfare of breeding females Dog breeder says all of his puppies were born and raised in a ...
Read More »Former Havant and Waterlooville firefighter awaiting payment after winning unfair dismissal claim against Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
Alan Simmons, 47, lost his job despite flying from Northern Ireland for shifts after moving to the country with his family. The longtime crew chief, who was based at Havant and Waterlooville stations, won an unfair constructive dismissal complaint after repeatedly seeing his request to cut his blocked hours in half. Read more Read more Fareham Police Track Harley Davidson ...
Read More »Oregon rescue team rescues injured Great Dane from bottom of 60-foot trench
Rescuers in Oregon rescue Presley, a 10-year-old Great Dane, who spent two days on a 60-foot embankment after he went missing on a walk with his owner An Oregon rescue team rescued 10-year-old Great Dane Presley on Tuesday after the dog slipped and fell into a 60-foot trench Owner Susan Clark said Presley was missing for two days after she ...
Read More »Emergency services could be even more inclusive, says one of Scotland’s first black police officers
A founding member of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Board and one of the first black police officers in Stirling – and Scotland – said more needs to be done to make the Scottish emergency service “really diverse”. Robin Iffla (photo) has served communities in Scotland for over 40 years. Son of Jamaican cricketer Irvin who came to Scotland ...
Read More »Local groups help Afghan refugees settle in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) – Afghan refugees arrive in the Florida capital. The International Rescue Committee is focused on resettling families displaced from their countries due to hardship around the world, and now they are focused on helping people who have helped the United States for over 20 years. “In different capacities, either through their role as interpreters or through their ...
Read More »Award-winning Bedfordshire firefighters are a breath of fresh air
A team from the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service won the award for the best breathing apparatus team at the National Breathing Apparatus Competition On Saturday 2nd October the team visited the Fire Service College to participate in the competition open to all UK fire and rescue services and is the opportunity to showcase best practice and firefighter safety in ...
Read More »Letters: we need more SNP MPs to fight transphobia, not less
It takes guts, especially knowing that backlash would occur both online and in the print media, to take a stand in favor of threatened minorities, including publicly calling for those who support transphobia within the SNP are treated in a zero tolerance approach. While misogyny is rife, it is disappointing to see a newspaper columnist write about Kirsty Blackman, SNP ...
Read More »Hiker found face down in stream on Kanarraville Falls Trail overflown by Life Flight to St. George Hospital – St George News
Iron County Search and Rescue Team members load injured hiker into Intermountain Life Flight helicopter near Kanarraville Falls trailhead, Iron County, Utah October 10, 2021 | Photo courtesy of the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, St. George News / Cedar City News CITY OF CEDAR – A seriously injured hiker was rescued from the Kanarraville Falls trail on Sunday afternoon. Iron ...
Read More »Nassau Barkfest dog costume contest returns this year
EAST MEADOW, NY – Ghouls and four-legged goblins will descend on Eisenhower Park later this month, as the ninth annual Nassau Barkfest brings costumed pets to the park. Barkfest is a free pet Halloween costume contest and parade that takes place annually in Eisenhower Park. This year’s event is scheduled for October 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at ...
Read More »“Lessons Learned” as Notts Fire and Rescue Service Response Times Above National Average
England’s average response time across all brigades is seven minutes and 37 seconds, while Nottinghamshire’s is nine minutes and 48 seconds. But area manager Mick Sharman, chief of the response, told the Nottinghamshire Fire Authority he was “confident in defending” the position of NFRS as Nottinghamshire is compared to “urbanized” cities such as London and Manchester. , which have fewer ...
Read More »Could Brian Laundrie still be alive if he’s on the Carlton Reservation in Florida? Here’s what survival experts think
CNN, WFTS By Christina Maxouris, CNN For more than three weeks, local and federal authorities have crisscrossed a 25,000-acre nature reserve in search of Brian Laundry, the 22-year-old fiance Gabby Petito. On September 1, Laundrie returned in Petito’s van to the couple’s north port, Florida, home after a cross-country trip the couple had taken earlier in the summer, police said. ...
Read More »Highland Councilor Duncan Macpherson calls for making the A9 junction with Daviot safer to help drivers in Inverness-shire
The junction of the A9 with Daviot. A HIGHLAND advisor requests road improvements on the A9 junction with Daviot at the B851. Stating that the issue is urgent and needs to be resolved, Highland Councilor Duncan Macpherson wrote to Transport Scotland and spoke to Highland Council officials to voice his concerns. Earlier this month, a nearby accident, where a woman ...
Read More »Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue is looking for donations
Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue is asking for monetary donations from community members. The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on everyone, even furry friends. Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue was established as a non-profit organization in 2006 to serve the communities of East Sussex by managing the communities of cats and kittens, both domestic and wild. With traditional ...
Read More »87 people rescued from “near-laundering” conditions during Utah ultramarathon
“Venturing into the mountains, trails and bodies of water this time of year can be dangerous as the weather changes quickly,” Davis County Sheriff Kelly V. Sparks said in a statement. . “Even light rain in the valley can result in blizzard conditions at higher elevations.” The DC Peaks 50, which stood for the first time, was to take runners ...
Read More »Wildbuzz | The viper and the squirrel
The attraction of hard-earned food is such that snakes are reluctant to reject their prey even if humans are present as an unwanted audience. A series of definitive photos in rich, dazzling colors captured a Russell viper ingesting a squirrel in broad daylight in the parking lot of the teachers’ apartments at Punjab University. The viper was in plain view ...
Read More »Inverness to meet Raith in Challenge Cup after previous final is canceled
Billy McKay and Lewis Jamieson celebrate a goal in Inverness in the 4-2 win over Elgin City in the third round of the SPFL Trust Trophy at Borough Briggs (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group) The two were scheduled to compete for what is now called the SPFL Trust Trophy in the latest edition of the competition in 2019/20, ...
Read More »After a week of deadly violence, community groups hope grants will boost fight against crime
Five organizations received grants from US bailout funds on Friday. INDIANAPOLIS – After a murderous week in Indianapolis, community groups dedicated to breaking the cycle of violence are hoping that an influx of money can make a difference. So far, we’ve seen at least 208 homicides this year. That’s nearly 30 more people killed than at the same time last ...
Read More »Police and firefighters investigate multiple commercial fires and burglaries
Via MCFRS chief spokesperson Pete Piringer. Gaithersburg Police (GPD) and the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) are investigating five fires and one commercial burglary that occurred around 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Thursday morning, GPD said in a report. communicated. The “suspicious situations” occurred in the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village areas, police said. GPD asks anyone with information ...
Read More »Rescue operation for an 82-year-old man trapped under a tractor
Suffolk firefighters and rescue teams were called in to help an 82-year-old man today, Friday October 8, after he got trapped under his tractor. The rescue team was called at 11:45 am this morning, to the scene of the incident on Holton Road, near Halesworth. The man was released after 25 minutes and later transported to hospital by ambulance. It ...
Read More »University of Edinburgh’s Covid app helps prevent patients from developing severe symptoms
Patients at risk of developing severe symptoms of Covid have been successfully treated at an early stage through the use of a remote monitoring service, organized by the University of Edinburgh. The small study, which allowed patients to record their symptoms by phone or through an app, helped clinicians identify participants with low oxygen levels. Experts say this allowed them ...
Read More »The Scottish Yes movement needs to regain its sense of fun
As Boris Johnson rolled out gag after gag in his speech at the Conservative conference this week, it was instructive to watch the real-time response from the British Social Democratic intelligentsia. Such is the repugnance of the Prime Minister and of all that he in a way defends that we do not make a quarter. On social media, each joke ...
Read More »Festival Fest: October 9 and 10
In this edition of Festival Fest, we take a look at the events taking place in western New York City on October 9-10. BUFFALO, NY – It’s officially fall here in western New York, but don’t let the cooler weather keep you inside, there are plenty of events happening in and around the city of Buffalo this month. -this. In ...
Read More »4 fires in Gaithersburg occur in half an hour overnight
MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer said no one was injured and it is not clear whether the four firefighters who died during the night were linked. Fire crews in Gaithersburg, Md., Had a very busy Thursday morning, battling a string of four fires in half an hour. It started around 1:30 a.m. when units from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue ...
Read More »Eagle-eyed search teams come to the rescue of stranded dog Buddy
The “EAGLE-EYED” search teams came to the rescue of a missing dog that had stranded in the middle of a swampy field in Rhyl. Rhyl and Flint Coastguard rescue teams were called in on Wednesday afternoon after Pug Buddy went missing from his family near March Tracks. The owners had taken to social media as they searched the area near ...
Read More »Scotland’s ‘green’ public sector pension fund under fire for 40% increase in fossil fuel investment
ONE of Scotland’s largest public sector pension funds has come under fire after its fossil fuel investments increased 40% in one year. New data shows the Lothian Pension Fund is investing in BP, Chevron, Exxon and Shell, as well as mining giant BHP. And there are fears that there is an “inertia of inaction” without a move to divest from ...
Read More »Why the stories of rescued Afghan Christians cannot be told – Eurasia Review
By Alejandro Bermudez The stories of Afghan rescues are compelling human dramas, filled with miraculous rescues, deadly dangers and heroic choices on the part of volunteers and Afghans. But these stories can also compromise future rescue missions. A major American magazine recently published a story about how Christians are trying to stay safe in Afghanistan and how a group of ...
Read More »Walk to School Day Encourages Safe Routes and Practices for Students and Drivers
International School Walk Day encourages students to walk or cycle to school and promotes safe practices and routes. Students from Summit Hall Elementary School in Gaithersburg arrived at a lively Walk to School Day event on Wednesday morning. Montgomery County leaders, fire / rescue personnel and playful mascots interacted with the children while promoting safe trips to school. It’s a ...
Read More »US Navy plane crashes in remote desert of Death Valley National Park, officials say
The Navy Super Hornet crashed in a remote part of the Death Valley desert around 3 p.m., the National Park Service said. Only the pilot was injured. (Hayden Burns / Marine) (Tribune News Service) – A U.S. Navy plane crashed in Death Valley National Park on Monday, officials said. The Navy Super Hornet crashed in a remote part of the ...
Read More »David Tennant “Comes” Under Fan Pressure as Loki in Audible’s “The Sandman”
Doctor for some, demon and Death Eater for others, David Tennant can now cross the Norse God of Evil from his list of larger-than-life roles. Tennant has joined the all-new “The Sandman: Act II”, Dirk Maggs’ second Audible Original audiobook adapting Neil Gaiman’s beloved graphic novel series, as Loki, Thor’s emotionally besieged brother and troublemaker. general. “I didn’t really ask, ...
Read More »Some states want to charge for the rescue of lost hikers
It was 11 p.m. one evening in July last year when a couple realized they weren’t going back down the Old Bridle Path. They were with their two children just over a mile from the popular Mount Lafayette hiking trail, about 70 miles north of Concord, New Hampshire. They had underestimated how long it would take to complete the two ...
Read More »Fire crews issue warning following increase in deliberate fires in Thorney Close
The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has seen an increase in the number of deliberate fires over the past five weeks in Thorney Close Park in Sunderland. The fire department urges parents to talk to their children about the aftermath of the fire, as well as how it ruins the park for others who use it for ...
Read More »SeaWorld Special Facility Used to Help Wildlife Rescued from Oil Spills – NBC 7 San Diego
The SeaWorld Rescue Team is ready to prepare their Oiled Wildlife Care Center for any animals sent from Huntington Beach. Although they don’t know how much, if any, they will get from the oil spill, but they say they prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Inside the 8,000 square foot center, SeaWorld Rescue Team Supervisor Kim Peterson ...
Read More »Veterans assist in emergency evacuations in Afghanistan
The grueling evacuation of Americans and Afghan army allies continues, weeks after the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and amid recent bombing and violence. President Biden’s top military generals have testified that they advised keeping 2,500 US troops in Afghanistan as a transitional force, a contradiction to what Biden had claimed. America’s veterans are now helping in an attempt ...
Read More »SPCA and Salinas firefighters team up to save tangled hawk – Monterey Herald
SALINAS – A red-shouldered hawk became so entangled in a fishing line strung between a pair of trees along a Salinas walking trail that wildlife rescuers at the scene could only watch helplessly , hang from one of its wings. The rescue proceeded when a resident spotted the hanging falcon and called the SPCA’s Monterey County Wildlife and Rehabilitation Center ...
Read More »UK weather: Torrential rains will turn dry by Wednesday | UK weather
Heavy rains that have hit Britain throughout this week are expected to give way to milder, drier weather on Wednesday. It comes after torrential rains hit much of northern England on Tuesday afternoon, while the south experienced flash floods the night before. However, all of the persistent showers – forecast for Tuesday evening in eastern England – are expected to ...
Read More »Body found in Lancaster on Monday afternoon
It is currently unknown when, where and how the man died, but the death is under investigation as a homicide, authorities report. LANCASTER, SC – Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the discovery of a body Monday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, just before 6:00 p.m., a caller notified Lancaster County Public Safety Communications of the presence of the ...
Read More »London flood news: climate emergency ‘at our doorstep’, warns Sadiq Khan after torrential downpour
A severely flooded road on London’s A4 after torrential rains overnight The impact of the climate emergency is “on our doorstep,” warned Sadiq Khan after London experienced more flash flooding. Torrential rains caused road disruptions and metro closures on Tuesday. Over an inch of rain fell in parts of the city overnight in an hour, with St James’s Park among ...
Read More »Don’t Donate to Florida ‘Fire Department’ Says ECFR: NorthEscambia.com
Escambia Fire Rescue is warning residents of Escambia County, Florida that anyone soliciting donations for them over the phone is a con artist. But that’s a different story for the people of Alabama. Depending on the county, they actually received a check for $ 35 over the weekend from a citizen who received a phone call from a lawyer asking ...
Read More »grough – Call to wounded Hadrian’s Wall walker continues Northumberland teams’ busy fall
Bob smith, EditorTuesday 05 October 2021 00:02 GMTNo further updates have been made Rescuers stretcher the injured walker to the ambulance service all-terrain vehicle. Photo: NNPMRT A walker was rescued from Hadrian’s Wall Path after injuring his leg in a fall. The Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team and the North Tyne Mountain Rescue Team were alerted to the incident ...
Read More »Rescue near Causeway: the record for Sunday, October 3
Sunday October 3, 2021 6.30 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to the intersection of Dougherty Road and South Lincoln Avenue in a car accident without injury. 8:02 Steamboat agents received a report of potential fraud originating from near Block 300 of Apple Drive. 10:30 Officers responded to a vehicle collision in the Upper Knoll parking lot near ...
Read More »Poem of the Week: The Woman of Usher’s Well | Poetry
Usher’s Well Woman There lived a woman in Usher’s Well,And a rich woman was she;She had three strong and valiant sons,And sent them to the sea. They weren’t a week away from her,A week but barely one,What word came to Carline’s wifeThat his three sons were gane. They weren’t a week away from her,A week but barely three,What word came ...
Read More »Twin towns see spike of wild cats on the street
item (FOX 9) – An animal rescue group from Twin Cities said they were witnessing an explosion of feral cats on the streets of the subway. The Bitty Kitty Squad is on the move more than ever, as the kitten and cat population is higher than many rescues have ever seen. The Bitty Kitty Squad currently has 400 kittens to ...
Read More »Council member asks top mayoral candidates to sign ‘Buckhead Pledge’ amid town movement
By John Ruch Buckhead-area Atlanta City Council member JP Matzigkeit is asking the most popular mayoral candidates to sign a pledge to implement 10 policy proposals he says would respond to the controversial move for the neighborhood becomes its own city. JP Matzigkeit, Atlanta District 8 City Council Member Matzigkeit says his “Buckhead Pledge” – focused on public safety, zoning, ...
Read More »Stuck horse freed from Sainsbury’s car park in Somerset
Fire crews were called in today (Sunday 3 October) to a Sainsbury’s car park in Taunton to rescue a stranded horse. The animal was traveling in a van when it got its front legs stuck over an internal bar. Its owner was very distressed and called Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue for help. READ MORE: Man dies in crash ...
Read More »Tributes pour in for ‘cheerful and bubbly’ woman after deadly flat fire
Tributes are pouring in for a ‘bubbly’ young woman following a deadly fire in Angus. We recounted how a fire ripped through a four in a block on South Street, Forfar on Saturday afternoon. Police have confirmed that the body of a 28-year-old woman was unfortunately found inside the apartment. She was locally named Pauline Mcphail as tributes to her ...
Read More »3,000 Yazidis are still missing. Their families know where some of them are.
Some children have forgotten that they are Yazidis. Mr Hussein knows from his son, who is not identified for his own safety, that he is forced to work in construction for around $ 1 a day. But without the $ 9,000 the kidnappers are claiming for each of his six loved ones, Mr. Hussein doesn’t know how to get his ...
Read More »Dublin firefighters shortage
With emergency services during the busiest time of the year just around the corner, here’s what you need to know about the firefighter shortage in Dublin. Why are there staff shortages in the Dublin Fire Department? Currently, the agreed number of firefighters for the Dublin Fire Department staff is 965, which is part of an agreement reached with the Workplace ...
Read More »Hiker missing from Zion National Park found after calling 911 and family, rangers say
Zion National Park officials were looking for John Fiske Burg, missing since Tuesday, September 28. (Zion National Park) SPRINGDALE, Washington County – A 79-year-old man who had been missing since Tuesday called 911 and his family before being located by Air Force Airmen flying over Zion National Park on Saturday afternoon, said park officials. Park rangers said airmen located John ...
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