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Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
RCM SAR crew responds to three marine incidents in two days
Volunteers with Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Unit 14 (RCMSAR14) were called into action three times over two days last week, responding to a jetskier in distress and two separate incidents during their open house event. 'It turned into a real-time demonstration of the skill, commitment, and readiness of our volunteer crew,' Morgan Beall, a spokesperson for the unit, told Coast Reporter. The evening of July 18, RCMSAR14 responded to an emergency near Roberts Creek. 'At about 9:30 p.m. we were dispatched to search for a jetskier that had broken down somewhere off the shore of Roberts Creek,' Ryan Brown, who served as coxswain on the mission, told Coast Reporter. 'The last known position was about 3km offshore.' Brown and a crew of four launched by 10 p.m. 'Within minutes, we spotted a faint light from an unknown source … At the same time, we had a target come up on radar that suggested the same location,' he said. 'At 22:35hrs, we had located the stricken Sea-doo with its sole operator and got him on board immediately,' Brown said. 'After about five hours on the water with the fading sun and increasing wind, he was already in mild hypothermia.' The man was wrapped in blankets, and his watercraft was towed to safety. Brown noted that the entirety of the call was 2.5 hours long and that it was completed without any serious incidents. The next day was an even busier one for volunteers. The first Saturday call came in as a possible Mayday near Home and Preston Islands, on the east side of Keats. 'Our crew launched quickly, searched the area thoroughly, and found no signs of distress,' Beall said. 'Thankfully, it was a false alarm.' Just as the crew returned to shore, they were dispatched again. 'This time to assist a 33' sailing vessel with possible engine failure off Popham Island,' Beall explained. 'With worsening weather and the vessel unable to navigate, our crew safely established a tow and brought the sailors into harbour, ensuring everyone got home safely.' Beall noted the timing of the incidents: 'Both of these missions happened in the midst of welcoming the public to our station during our open house; a day intended to showcase what we do.' Jordan Copp is Coast Reporter's civic and Indigenous affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Wizz Air flight from Poland to London forced to make emergency landing in Amsterdam after ‘smoke fills cockpit'
A WIZZ Air flight from Poland to London was forced to make an emergency landing after the cockpit filled with smoke, reports say. The flight touched down in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, after the crew issued a Mayday call for urgent assistance. 2 A Wizz Air flight from Poland to London was forced to make an emergency landing in the Netherlands Credit: Getty The Airbus A321 taxied to the gate, where all passengers were evacuated. Emergency crews on the ground declared a major incident, according to A fleet fire trucks, ambulances and a medical helicopter descended on the plane after it stopped. Crews rushed on board in to investigate the cause of the smoke. The landing reportedly ran smoothly and there were no reports of casualties. It was not immediately clear what caused the outpouring of smoke. The London Luton-bound flight had departed from Poznań, and was forced to land at Schiphol Airport. An emergency was declared onboard at around 11:30am BST on Sunday. Most read in The Sun A spokesperson for the airline told BNO News: 'As a recovery plan, Wizz Air has immediately sent an aircraft from London Luton Airport to bring the affected passengers to London Luton as soon as possible." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at 2 The crew issued a Mayday call after the cockpit filled with smoke Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Wizz Air flight from Poland to London forced to make emergency landing in Amsterdam after ‘smoke fills cockpit'
Emergency services rushed onto the plane as soon as it landed FLIGHT SCARE Wizz Air flight from Poland to London forced to make emergency landing in Amsterdam after 'smoke fills cockpit' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WIZZ Air flight from Poland to London was forced to make an emergency landing after the cockpit filled with smoke, reports say. The flight touched down in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, after the crew issued a Mayday call for urgent assistance. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A Wizz Air flight from Poland to London was forced to make an emergency landing in the Netherlands Credit: Getty The Airbus A321 taxied to the gate, where all passengers were evacuated. Emergency crews on the ground declared a major incident, according to BNO news. A fleet fire trucks, ambulances and a medical helicopter descended on the plane after it stopped. Crews rushed on board in to investigate the cause of the smoke. The landing reportedly ran smoothly and there were no reports of casualties. It was not immediately clear what caused the outpouring of smoke. The London Luton-bound flight had departed from Poznań, and was forced to land at Schiphol Airport. An emergency was declared onboard at around 11:30am BST on Sunday. A spokesperson for the airline told BNO News: 'As a recovery plan, Wizz Air has immediately sent an aircraft from London Luton Airport to bring the affected passengers to London Luton as soon as possible." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Wizz Air flight from Poland to London forced to make emergency landing in Amsterdam after ‘smoke fills cockpit'
A WIZZ Air flight from Poland to London was forced to make an emergency landing after the cockpit filled with smoke. The flight diverted to Amsterdal Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands after the crew issued a Mayday call for urgent assistance. The Airbus A321 taxied to the gate, where all passengers were evacuated. Emergency crews on the ground declared a major incident, according to BNO news. A fleet fire trucks, ambulances and a medical helicopter descended on the plane after it stopped. Crews rushed on board in to investigate the cause of the smoke. The landing reportedly ran smoothly and there were no reports of casualties. It was not immediately clear what caused the outpouring of smoke. The London Luton-bound flight had departed from Poznań, and was forced to land at Schiphol Airport. An emergency was declared onboard at around 11:30am BST on Sunday. A spokesperson for the airline told BNO News: 'As a recovery plan, Wizz Air has immediately sent an aircraft from London Luton Airport to bring the affected passengers to London Luton as soon as possible." They added: 'The safety of our passengers and crew is of utmost priority. "We are keeping all affected passengers promptly informed on developments and will be providing WIZZ vouchers to all of them.' is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Ken Chu gets candid about F4 reunion, Barbie Hsu's death and selling her ex's products
TAIPEI, July 19 — Taiwanese singer-actor Ken Chu has spoken out after facing backlash for promoting products linked to Wang Xiaofei, the ex-husband of the late actress Barbie Hsu. The 46-year-old, who rose to fame as a member of the iconic boy band F4, addressed the criticism during a Douyin livestream on Wednesday. He also reflected on his recent reunion with his bandmates — Jerry Yan, Vic Chou and Vanness Wu — during Mayday's concert on July 12, as well as his deep affection for Hsu, their Meteor Garden co-star who died earlier this year. Hsu, who played female lead Shan Cai in the 2001 drama that catapulted F4 to stardom, died on February 2 at age 48. According to AsiaOne, Chu became visibly emotional while discussing her, pausing to collect himself before saying: 'She was in the lives of the four of us, right? Everyone talks about the wheel of fate. I believe that among the four of us, we each had our own methods of loving her when we were younger.' Chu revealed he had hesitated to take part in the reunion due to his declining health, admitting, 'I age 1.5 times faster than a normal person.' He added that if he didn't join the band within the year or next, he might not be able to keep up physically. Still, it was his enduring gratitude for F4 and his affection for Hsu that ultimately convinced him: 'It's because of the love and passion I received over the years, and because of Barbie.' The livestream also saw Chu address criticism over his decision to sell Ma Liu Ji instant hot and sour noodle soup — a food brand owned by Wang Xiaofei and his mother Zhang Lan — during his online sales shows. Online users had questioned his support for the brand, given the legal disputes between Wang and Hsu before her death. But Chu was unbothered. 'Why can't I sell it?' he said bluntly. 'To be honest, I really hope Wang Xiaofei earns a lot of money, if not, who would take care of his two children?' Hsu and Wang, who divorced in 2021, shared two children, Hsi-yueh, 11, and Hsi-lin, nine. In the years leading up to the actress' passing, the former couple were embroiled in several lawsuits, including allegations of defamation and breaches of privacy. Chu had briefly addressed his position in 2023, saying during another livestream: 'I think it's quite awkward to say this... but my liking for this brand has no relation to any trending news. I just feel that this brand is honest in their products, taste well and I wanted to recommend it to everyone.'
