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CBS News
19-07-2025
- General
- CBS News
San Francisco rescue crews help person in distress near Ferry Building pier
Rescue crews in San Francisco helped a person who was in the water near the Ferry Building pier on Saturday, the San Francisco Fire Department said. Around 9:30 a.m., the Fire Department, police, and the U.S. Coast Guard were called to the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero for a person in distress. San Francisco Fire said the adult was off the pier, and rescue swimmers and ground units were deployed to help. Rescue Boats 35 and 1 also responded to the scene. Someone on a Bay ferry threw a life preserver ring to the person, and rescue swimmers and the boats eventually arrived and helped get them out of the water. San Francisco Fire said the adult was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Glamorous socialite sued over Porsche crash that left elderly woman with a 'traumatic brain injury'
A glamorous socialite rammed into a senior citizen with her Porsche, leaving the woman with a traumatic brain injury, according to the alleged victim's lawsuit. Vanessa Getty, who married into the oil-rich Getty family, struck 66-year-old Mary Riley's parked vehicle on March 28, 2024, according to Riley's lawsuit. The socialite, 53, allegedly lost control of her $100,000 Porsche Taycan while looking for her glasses. Riley had just got back into her 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 550 and had not even had time to shut the car door before Getty smashed into her, the suit claimed. 'Suddenly and without warning a vehicle driven by Defendant Vanessa Louise Getty violently crashed into Plaintiff's parked vehicle,' the complaint filed on June 18 states. As a result of the incident Riley suffered, 'orthopedic injuries and a traumatic brain injury,' the suit said. Riley's lawyer, Quinton Cutlip, told Daily Mail that Getty told responding officers that, 'she had been distracted because she was looking for her glasses' when the crash happened. 'Ms. Getty was negligent and was apologetic at the scene. Ms. Riley was taken to the hospital by ambulance. She continues to receive treatment and care for injuries she suffered in the collision,' Cutlip said. The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed that one person was taken to the hospital after the 4:42pm crash at the intersection of Divisadero and Lombard Streets. Both vehicles were towed from the area of the collision. Riley's lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for her injuries, according documents filed with the court. 'This will all work itself out through the civil litigation process and trial, if necessary,' Cutlip said. Getty is married to Billy Getty, who is the son of composer and oil heir Gordon Getty. The Getty family was once the richest in the world and draws its wealth from the eponymous oil marketing company founded by Jean Paul Getty. The company went bankrupt in 2012, but Forbes estimated that the family was still worth $5.4 billion back in 2015. Getty, born Vanessa Jarman, is the daughter of actor Claude Jarman Jr. and ballerina Maryann Opperman. She graduated from UCLA and married into the Getty family in 1999. She and her husband have three children. For decades, Getty has been a fixture at exclusive events such as Vanity Fair's Oscar Party and various charity events. She's also known for her philanthropic work, as she helped develop the Peninsula Humane Society and founded San Francisco Bay Humane Friends, both nonprofits that seek to help displaced animals. She has supported Democratic candidates, most recently Vice President Kamala Harris, who happens to be the godmother to one of Getty's children. Getty appeared alongside other members of the esteemed family at the nuptials of Getty heir Ivy Love Getty to her now-ex-husband Tobias Engel. The November 2021 wedding was a lavish affair that began at San Francisco City Hall, where then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was invited to officiate the ceremony for the young couple. Royals rubbed shoulders with celebrities with Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark, transgender model and activist Nats Getty, actress Anya Taylor-Joy, designer Wes Gordon, fashion editor Hamish Bowles among the esteemed guests. The ceremony was followed by a wild reception at the gorgeous family home in Pacific Heights, where guests partied until 1am.
San Francisco Chronicle
21-06-2025
- Climate
- San Francisco Chronicle
Two hikers rescued from Presidio trail with heat-related injuries
Two hikers were rescued from a trail in the Presidio after suffering heat-related injuries Saturday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department said. Firefighters responded around 2:15 p.m. to a call seeking help for medical emergencies at the Battery Crosby Coastal Trail, the fire department said. Based on the location of the hikers and the severity of their heat-related injuries, firefighters began rescuing them from the area. One of the hikers required a rescue by helicopter, which was done in operation with California Highway Patrol's H30 helicopter, firefighters said. Both hikers were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the fire department said. Temperatures in the Presidio were in the 60s Saturday afternoon. Firefighters reminded the public to stay hydrated while hiking and to frequently rest and take trails slowly.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Chicago firefighter begins battle back after being paralyzed during San Francisco triathlon
*Editor's note: A link supporting Chicago firefighter Jose Perez in his recovery can be found at the bottom of this article. (WGN) — Paralyzed ten days ago in the middle of a San Francisco triathlon, injured Chicago firefighter Jose Perez is beginning the battle back after multiple surgeries. Perez was on the West Coast for the June 1 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon when he launched himself off a boat, and a freak collision left him face down in the waters near the Golden Gate Bridge. 'I just felt a big boom,' Perez said. '[I] just hit the back of my head.' Perez described the moment over Zoom from his San Francisco hospital bed. Another triathlon swimmer landed on top of him, leaving him paralyzed. 'I couldn't move. I couldn't do anything and I was telling myself, 'come on man! Start swimming!'' Perez said. 'But I couldn't do anything.' More from Julian: Emotional plea from Michael Madigan's wife seeks leniency before his sentencing The 35-year-old firefighter said the swim portion of the Triathlon felt chaotic and disorganized, with transport boats delivering numerous triathletes to a jump-off point. Swimmers jumped off the transport boats in droves. Perez said he was fully aware of what was happening, even after the collision. 'I actually remember everything very vividly. I never lost consciousness,' Perez said. 'There was another swimmer that just happened to be in the water, saw what happened, [and] came on by. He turned my head over, turned me on my back and just started yelling for help.' San Francisco Fire Department marine units on Jet Skis took Perez to shore before rushing him to Zuckerberg General Hospital, where specialists in spinal cord injuries performed emergency surgery. Several days later, Perez went under the knife again, this time for spinal decompression surgery. The end result helped Perez regain movement to portions of his arms, hands and feet, but doctors warn it's a long road to recovery. Perez said he faces at least a year of treatment and rehab with uncertain long-term results expected from his efforts. His family and friends have started a GoFundMe page to help with growing medical expenses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
09-06-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Two saved after climbing down cliff for dropped phone, California officials say
Two tourists who climbed down a cliff near San Francisco seeking a dropped phone had to be rescued, California firefighters reported. The rescue took place between Mile Rock Beach and Deadman's Point on Saturday, June 7, the San Francisco Fire Department said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The visitors were enjoying a view of the Golden Gate Bridge when one dropped a phone over the edge at about 3:30 p.m., firefighters reported on Instagram. They climbed down the cliff after the phone and became stuck, firefighters said. Rescuers used ropes to save the two in an operation that took about one hour, the department said. The tourists were not injured but were issued a ticket. They could be fined up to $300 apiece, SF Gate reported. The visitors are from Seattle, KRON reported.
