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3 days ago
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‘Deer me, what a rescue!' Firefighters save young buck stuck in rocks
Some firefighters came to the rescue of a young buck in Northern Ohio. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Cleveland firefighters responded to reports of a 'deer in distress' behind the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Sunday, according to a social media post. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead after shooting near Fairborn apartment complex 3 new businesses coming to Huber Heights; Neighbors 'feel good' about continued development Did you get a text like this? Ohio BMV warns it's a scam When Ladder 23 arrived, they found a young buck had been swimming in the harbor and was lying on the rocks next to the wall. Cleveland Fire said on its Facebook page that it worked with the Cleveland Metroparks and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to help the animal. 'They were able to load the exhausted animal into a Stokes basket used for water rescues,' the department said. 'They strapped him down and relocated him to the wooded area near Gordon Park.' [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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18-05-2025
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Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of firefighter cadet who died after medical emergency
*Attached video: Firefighter cadet who died after medical emergency identified CLEVELAND (WJW) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the life and service of Cleveland Fire Cadet Symeon Williams. Williams, 39, experienced a medical emergency during fitness training on Friday afternoon, according to Cleveland city officials. New York Fire Department responding to injuries after ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge According to information given to the FOX 8 I-Team, Cleveland Fire and EMS provided immediate medical care before Williams was rushed to the hospital, but city officials confirmed he has passed away. Saturday, DeWine announced that flags will be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus. The order will remain in effect until sunset on the day of Williams' funeral, according to DeWine's office. Wayne Dawson shares update on cancer journey Williams entered the Fire Academy on April 14. He previously worked for Cleveland EMS from 2008-2011, Port Control from 2014-2023, and Sanitation from 2024 until he entered the academy, according to a news release from the Cleveland Division of Fire. Funeral arrangements have not been released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-05-2025
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Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fire cadet
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of a Cuyahoga County fire cadet who lost their life. DeWine issued the order Saturday, one day after Cleveland Fire Cadet Symeon Williams, 39, died from a medical emergency during fitness training on Friday afternoon, according to WCMH's sister station WJW. Starting Sunday, the half-staff order is in effect for the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus and all public buildings and grounds in Cuyahoga County. The order will stay in effect until sunset on the day of Williams' funeral. Other public buildings and grounds across the state may fly flags at half-staff at their discretion. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-03-2025
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Barricaded suspect runs from home as it goes up in flames
CLEVELAND (WJW) – A standoff with police ended dramatically, as the barricaded suspect ran out of a home as it went up in flames. The house on the city's westside was surrounded by SWAT members, who immediately took the suspect into custody. The standoff began at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday near the corner of Bader Avenue and West 47th Street. Lighting up your fire pit soon? Read this first FOX 8 was on the scene as the situation escalated. At about 3 a.m. on Wednesday, smoke could be seen coming from the house. As the suspect came out the back door he was quickly surrounded by officers. Our camera was rolling as the suspect was taken into custody. Winning Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold! Take a look at the scene in the slideshow below: The house fire ended up fully involved and Cleveland Fire crews worked more than an hour to extinguish the flames. According to fire officials, the suspected started the fire. It's also not clear yet why police were originally called to the home. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
