The International Organization for Migration reported that at least 21 people lost their lives after a boat carrying dozens capsized off the coast of Djibouti in East Africa. Officials from the organization stated on Wednesday, April 24th, that at least 23 individuals remain missing following the incident, and search efforts are underway. The International Organization […]
Officials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing.
A military helicopter hoists the stranded passenger to safety in a rescue basket.
Children among those killed in second fatal incident in two weeks close to the Horn of Africa, says UN agencyAt least 21 people have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti, the UN’s migration agency has said.It was the second fatal maritime accident in two weeks off the Horn of Africa nation, which lies on the perilous so-called eastern migration route from Africa to the Middle East. Continue reading
In a poignant saga unfolding within the heart of Middletown, a poignant tale of community solidarity emerged in response to a distressing discovery. What began as a routine search warrant execution swiftly evolved into a collective mission to confront the grim reality of animal hoarding. With law enforcement navigating through the labyrinth of neglect, they bore witness to a scene of profound despair: dozens of pets confined to squalid conditions within the walls of a local residence. The...
A dramatic scene was captured on video by witnesses who were stunned to see a pregnant woman being airlifted off of a cruise ship by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Ukraine has launched a missile strike on a Russian military port in the occupied city of Sevastopol. On the morning of Sunday, April 21, residents of Sevastopol were jolted awake by the sounds of air-raid sirens and explosions, as the port was targeted. Around 9 am local time, social media in Sevastopol was flooded with messages from alarmed residents reporting loud explosions. Coinciding with these reports was the news of the emergency closure of the Kerch Bridge. Mikhail Razvozhayev, the...
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued eight children on the Rio Grande near McAllen on Tuesday. According to a news release, a 29-foot-response boat crew from Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Houston was patrolling the Rio Grande. At 8:30 p.m., they encountered a group of migrants attempting to cross the []
The Celestyal Journey cruise ship was making a routine arrival into the port in Kusadasi, Turkey last week when it hit the concrete pier with its bow bulb.
The hero police officer makes his way through the water in a small inflatable boat until he reaches the stranded pet, before leaning over to pull it off the door.
Oscar Rivera, 48, though modest about his selfless undertaking, recounted the horrifying moments that led to the rescue.
Dozens of migrants have been intercepted crossing the English Channel today- the first day of arrivals since five people died attempting the journey on Tuesday.