Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000 tons of concrete rubble even as signs of life faded.
Tag: Rescues
Nine Rescued in Atlantic After Days on Wreckage of Migrant Boat
The survivors told Spanish authorities that about 60 people had been aboard when their vessel set out for the Canary Islands from Senegal.
Cable Car Accident in Antalya, Turkey, Drops Passengers Onto Mountain
Scores of people were stranded, some overnight, after an accident on a rocky hillside above the city of Antalya.
3 Men Rescued from Pacific Island After Writing ‘Help’ With Palm Leaves
American rescuers found the lost sailors on a tiny uninhabited island in Micronesia with a damaged boat and the word spelled out on the beach.
Roger, a Rescue Dog, Becomes Taiwan Earthquake Hero
The 8-year-old rescue dog, who was once deemed too friendly to sniff out drugs, found the body of the earthquake’s 13th victim.
Why Taiwan Was So Prepared for a Powerful Earthquake
Decades of learning from disasters, tightening building codes and increasing public awareness may have helped its people better weather strong quakes.
What We Know About the 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Taiwan
The quake set off aftershocks and damaged dozens of buildings, killing nine people and leaving many injured or trapped.
Taiwan Quake Damages Buildings and a Highway in Hualien
Rescue efforts in the city were centered on two buildings, one of which appeared near collapse. Some roads to the region were cut off.
Dozens of Migrants Die After Their Boat Deflates in Mediterranean Off Libya
Survivors, who departed from Libya, said they had been adrift for four days when they were found.
Five Missing Skiers Found Dead in Swiss Alps
The police said weather conditions had deteriorated after the group set out from the town of Zermatt over the weekend. The search continued for a sixth person.