The vessel capsized near a beach town in the South China Sea, leaving several others missing, officials said.
Tag: Rescues
Woman’s Body Recovered From Mudslide in British Columbia as Evacuations Continue
“It came down faster than the speed of sound,” said a woman who survived the mudslide. Heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers have inundated cities in the Canadian province.
Cleo Smith Abduction: Australian Man Is Charged After 18-Day Search
The legal action came as the Australian authorities continued to address questions about how the police had been able to find Cleo Smith, who vanished from a remote campsite.
Senior Russian Minister Dies After Diving Off Cliff to Save Film Director
The government said Yevgeny Zinichev, a longtime Putin aide responsible for emergency situations, dived off a cliff to save a film director who fell into the water.
Senior Russian Minister Dies During Drill
The government said Yevgeny Zinichev, a longtime Putin aide responsible for emergency situations, dived off a cliff to save a film director who fell into the water.
Algerian Soldiers Die Fighting Wildfires, President Says
At least 25 soldiers were killed saving residents from wildfires ravaging mountain forests and villages east of the capital, he said. The civilian death toll from the blazes rose to at least 17.
Neighbor Helping Neighbor, German Volunteers Lead Flood Recovery
‘‘The cleanup will be a few weeks,’’ one said. But it will take months to check buildings and bridges to make sure they are sound, and many will have to be destroyed.
‘They Just Left Us’: Greece Is Accused of Setting Migrants Adrift at Sea
Frustrated by more than a year of picking up people they say Greece has illegally pushed out, Turkish officials invited journalists to witness rescues firsthand.
Smartphone Directions May Put Novice Hikers in Danger, Experts Say
From New Hampshire to Scotland, services like Google Maps can direct ill-prepared hikers onto trails that would challenge even the most experienced climbers, mountaineers said.
Germany Floods: Merkel Visits Region as Toll Continues to Mount
The chancellor met with those who lost their homes and with rescue teams and German Army troops searching for survivors, as the number of dead rose above 180 in Europe.