#emergency-rescue

#emergency-rescue

The tragedy of five women trapped in a burning building spurred John T Scurlock to create a life-saving inflatable cushion for safer landings from great heights.

Thirty-one workers were safely rescued after a tunnel collapse at the Clearwater Tunneling Project in Wilmington, with no visible injuries reported. The workers were provided medical assessments following their extraction by emergency responders.

Municipal officials in Ruidoso reported that monsoon rains caused the Rio Ruidoso river to swell to 20 feet, exceeding the previous record by five feet.

The White House has confirmed that 91 total fatalities have occurred due to the flooding caused by catastrophic storms. In Hill Country, the worst-hit area, up to four more inches of rain is expected later today.

For me, those moments were terrifying, as I watched my best friend struggle to get out of the quicksand. It was an incredibly scary experience.

A hiker stranded on the Pacific Crest Trail was successfully rescued after sending an emergency text to 911, showcasing the efficacy of modern rescue technology.

A civilian in a boat rescued the 19 Fordham rowers from the water after their boat flipped Saturday afternoon, the FDNY said.