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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Body of person who died on international flight to California reportedly unaccounted for
The body of a passenger who died during an international flight to San Francisco, prompting the aircraft to divert to Chicago, is reportedly unaccounted for, according to reporting by SFGATE. Neither airport officials nor a representative for the airline would comment on the circumstances surrounding the death and declined to confirm the passenger's identity, nationality and gender, the outlet reported. TK Flight 79 left Istanbul on July 13, per flight tracking website FlightAware, and while the Airbus A350-941 was over Greenland, the passenger 'suffered a severe medical emergency,' according to the aviation blog Aviation A2Z. Initially, the crew prepared to divert to Keflavik Airport in Iceland, though the passenger's condition reportedly worsened, resulting in their death. 'Consequently, the decision was made to continue toward North America rather than divert outside US airspace,' Aviation A2Z reported. 'Upon entering the airspace over the United States, the crew opted to land at CHICAGO O'HARE (ORD), a major international hub capable of handling emergency landings with adequate medical support and facilities.' The passenger's body would presumably then be under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, though Natalia Derevyanny, a spokesperson for the department, told SFGATE that there was no record of the deceased passenger or of any case matching that description. California surf instructor, 24, recovering after arm severed in horrific accident The Turkish Airlines station manager in San Francisco would only tell the outlet that the remaining passengers were rerouted on different flights that eventually got them to their destination. It is currently unclear where the remains of the passenger are. A study published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine on in-flight emergencies, published in October 2021 found that deaths mid-flight are particularly rare. 'In-flight medical events on commercial travels are extremely low with a corresponding very low in-flight mortality rate,' the study's authors wrote. KTLA has reached out to Turkish Airlines regarding the whereabouts of the deceased passenger's body and is awaiting a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Body of passenger who died on flight from Istanbul to San Francisco goes missing
A passenger who died on a Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to San Francisco was offloaded during an emergency stop in Chicago, but their body is now reportedly unaccounted for, SFGATE reports. Turkish Airlines Flight 79 departed Istanbul on July 13, and while flying over Greenland, a passenger suffered a severe medical emergency. Although the crew initially planned to divert to Iceland, the passenger's condition worsened, and they died before the plane diverted to Chicago. 'Consequently, the decision was made to continue toward North America rather than divert outside US airspace,' Aviation A2Z told SFGATE. 'Upon entering the airspace over the United States, the crew opted to land at Chicago O'Hare, a major international hub capable of handling emergency landings with adequate medical support and facilities.' Although the passenger's body should fall under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, a spokesperson told SFGATE there is no record of the deceased or any matching case. Today, its unclear where the remains are. The Turkish Airlines station manager in San Francisco confirmed that remaining passengers were rerouted to their destination, but the whereabouts of the deceased passenger's remains are unknown. The airline has neither confirmed the passenger's identity nor disclosed the cause of death, beyond noting it stemmed from a medical emergency. The Independent has contacted representatives for Turkish Airlines, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office for comment. A 2021 study found that the mortality rate on a plane is about .21 per million passengers, according to The most common causes of death include pulmonary embolisms, cardiac arrests and respiratory issues.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Body of passenger who died on flight from Istanbul to San Francisco goes missing
A passenger who died on a Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to San Francisco was offloaded during an emergency stop in Chicago, but their body is now reportedly unaccounted for, SFGATE reports. Turkish Airlines Flight 79 departed Istanbul on July 13, and while flying over Greenland, a passenger suffered a severe medical emergency. Although the crew initially planned to divert to Iceland, the passenger's condition worsened, and they died before the plane diverted to Chicago. 'Consequently, the decision was made to continue toward North America rather than divert outside US airspace,' Aviation A2Z told SFGATE. 'Upon entering the airspace over the United States, the crew opted to land at Chicago O'Hare, a major international hub capable of handling emergency landings with adequate medical support and facilities.' Although the passenger's body should fall under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, a spokesperson told SFGATE there is no record of the deceased or any matching case. Today, its unclear where the remains are. The Turkish Airlines station manager in San Francisco confirmed that remaining passengers were rerouted to their destination, but the whereabouts of the deceased passenger's remains are unknown. The airline has neither confirmed the passenger's identity nor disclosed the cause of death, beyond noting it stemmed from a medical emergency. The Independent has contacted representatives for Turkish Airlines, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office for comment. A 2021 study found that the mortality rate on a plane is about .21 per million passengers, according to The most common causes of death include pulmonary embolisms, cardiac arrests and respiratory issues.
San Francisco Chronicle
20-07-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
In-N-Out's billionaire boss leaving California for Tennessee: ‘Doing business is not easy here'
To many in the state, In-N-Out Burger is a timeless California staple. But despite the company's deep roots in the Golden State, billionaire CEO Lynsi Snyder plans to move to the South. Snyder, who was raised in Northern California, said she will be moving to Franklin, Tenn., during an appearance on political commentator Allie Beth Stuckey's 'Relatable' podcast Friday. The company's new Eastern headquarters and her family life were the catalysts for the relocation, she said. 'I really love living in Northern California, and I'm so grateful that I grew up there. … There's a lot of great things about California, but raising a family is not easy here, doing business is not easy here,' Snyder said. The majority of In-N-Out's stores will remain in California, she said during the interview. 'But it will be wonderful having an office out there, growing out there, being able to have people's family out there.' The company announced its plans in 2023 to open offices and restaurants in Tennessee by 2026. In-N-Out, which has dozens of restaurants in the Bay Area, has looked out of state for its most recent expansion pushes. It has opened restaurants in Texas, Idaho and Colorado since 2013. The company is also developing a massive Las Vegas outpost, SFGATE reported. (SFGATE and the Chronicle are both owned by Hearst, but operate separate newsrooms.) During her appearance on the podcast, Snyder shot down the possibility of a mass move to the East Coast. Tennessee locations are possible, she explained, because the company's prospective locations in the state are within a close enough radius to its Texas processing facility. 'Florida has begged us, and we're still saying no. The East Coast states, we're still saying no,' said Snyder, 43. The new Eastern offices aren't the only real estate moves In-N-Out is working on. The company is moving toward closing its Irvine offices by 2030, and consolidating workers at its Los Angeles area headquarters in Baldwin Park. Some may end up moving to the new facilities in Tennessee. In the Bay Area, In-N-Out is continuing work on developing a location in South San Francisco's stretch of El Camino Real. The proposed location's plans include drive-through service and outdoor seating on a 1.5-acre site.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Deadly Disease Detected at Grand Canyon
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A park employee at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona was confirmed to have been exposed to hantavirus, which is rare but often fatal, Coconino County health officials confirmed after the July 4 holiday weekend, according to local news outlet Officials also confirmed a separate case of rabies exposure at the park. Newsweek has contacted the National Park Service, Coconino County Health and Human Services and the Arizona Department of Health Services outside of regular working hours via email for comment. Left, a generic image shows a deer mouse, and, right, a view of the Grand Canyon. Left, a generic image shows a deer mouse, and, right, a view of the Grand Canyon. Karel Bock left) and Richey Miller right)/Getty Images (left and Cal Sport Media via AP (right Why It Matters Hantavirus is primarily spread by deer mice, which are prevalent in the Grand Canyon area. The virus can cause a host of serious, even fatal, illnesses such as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said that HPS has a 38 percent fatality rate, while fatality rates for HFRS depend on the virus strain. New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and California record the highest number of hantavirus infections nationally, although the virus remains rare. This is not the first time the virus has been traced to a National Park—for example, there were also cases of HPS in visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2012. What To Know The virus is typically transmitted from rodent to human, and not human-to-human, usually following exposure to rat or mice urine, droppings or saliva. It can also spread via a bite or scratch, but this is unlikely. Those who handle and clean up after rodents, such National Park employees, are at higher risk of hantavirus exposure and should take precautions, the CDC advises. Authorities did not state how the Grand Canyon employee was thought to have been exposed to the virus. Grand Canyon spokesperson Joelle Baird told the San Francisco news outlet SFGATE that park service is going to "incredible lengths for cleanup" to control the spread of the virus. The spokesperson informed the outlet that on June 20, the employee began to experience symptoms of HPS and went to Flagstaff Medical Center, where they received treatment. They have since been released from the hospital and continue to recover but the spokesperson was uncertain of when the employee would return to work, SFGATE reported. Five cases of hantavirus have been reported in Arizona so far this year, according to local news outlet citing state officials. Hantavirus hit the headlines earlier this year when an autopsy confirmed that the late actor Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from HPS in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Grand Canyon National Park has also confirmed a rabies case, which it linked to a bat collected near Kanab Creek Canyon, according to the local news outlet Austin American Stateman. Health officials reported the bat tested positive for rabies. Two people who had physical contact with the animal received medical evaluation and treatment, according to a statement from the Grand Canyon National Park. What People Are Saying The CDC says on its website: "People should avoid contact with rodent urine, droppings, saliva, and nesting materials. If mice or rats are in or around your home, it's important to clean up after them safely. Rodent control is the primary strategy for preventing hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a disease caused by infection with certain hantaviruses. Wild rodents near human populations should be controlled and excluded from homes." The Nevada Office of State Epidemiology says on its website: "In the U.S., deer mice, cotton rats, rice rats, and the white-footed mouse can carry the hantavirus disease. These rodents spread the virus in their urine, droppings, and saliva. People mainly get the virus from breathing in contaminated air such as when cleaning sheds, barns, or garages where infected rodents are found." What Happens Next Public health authorities in Arizona are actively monitoring rodent populations and potential hantavirus cases, and the Grand Canyon National Park continues to adhere to a number of protocols regarding hantavirus safety.
