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The Guardian
a day ago
- The Guardian
Police rescue man trapped behind waterfall in California
Ryan Wardwell, 46, was abseiling down one of the Seven Teacups waterfalls in California when he became trapped behind a cascade. Trapped for two days, Wardell was dramatically rescued by police using a helicopter and treated for dehydration and minor injuries. The Tulare sheriff's office described the ordeal as a 'stunning survival story'
Yahoo
27-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cathedral abseilers raises £50k for charities
A total of 118 people have abseiled down a cathedral to raise more than £50,000 for local good causes. During a charity day, the abseilers at Coventry Cathedral fundraised for 21 charities in the city and Warwickshire, many which are run by volunteers or part-time staff. More than £9,000 raised will go towards the "mammoth costs" of repairs at the cathedral and "keeping the doors open", it said. "We are holding our breath to the cost of the preservation of this monumental Coventry iconic building," said head of fundraising, Mandy Spraggett. The tower in the ruins is closed for repair inspections, with the report itself costing £12,000, Ms Spraggett added. Among abseilers, Anna Green, from Clothing Coventry said she had "faced her fear of heights" before making the 90ft (27M) drop last weekend. "Every bit of courage was for a cause that clothes our community with dignity," she said. Gavin Kibble agreed to abseil down the tower wearing a Zebra onesie to raise money to support the work of Feed the Hungry. Almost £5,000 was raised for Coventry Foodbank and over £1,500 to support the charity's feeding programme in Ukraine. "We are so grateful to everyone who has given towards this incredible effort," Mr Kibble said. Other charities set to benefit include Coventry and Warwickshire Mind, MS Therapy Centre, Naylors Ark, and Carriers of Hope. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Daredevil pensioner abseils down city cathedral Foodbank workers raise funds on 34km city walk Food bank says it is unable to help more families Related internet links Coventry Cathedral
BBC News
27-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Coventry Cathedral abseillers raises £50k for local charities
A total of 118 people have abseiled down a cathedral to raise more than £50,000 for local good causes. During a charity day, the abseilers at Coventry Cathedral fundraised for 21 charities in the city and Warwickshire, many which are run by volunteers or part-time staff. More than £9,000 raised will go towards the "mammoth costs" of repairs at the cathedral and "keeping the doors open", it said. "We are holding our breath to the cost of the preservation of this monumental Coventry iconic building," said head of fundraising, Mandy Spraggett. The tower in the ruins is closed for repair inspections, with the report itself costing £12,000, Ms Spraggett abseilers, Anna Green, from Clothing Coventry said she had "faced her fear of heights" before making the 90ft (27M) drop last weekend. "Every bit of courage was for a cause that clothes our community with dignity," she said. Gavin Kibble agreed to abseil down the tower wearing a Zebra onesie to raise money to support the work of Feed the £5,000 was raised for Coventry Foodbank and over £1,500 to support the charity's feeding programme in Ukraine. "We are so grateful to everyone who has given towards this incredible effort," Mr Kibble said. Other charities set to benefit include Coventry and Warwickshire Mind, MS Therapy Centre, Naylors Ark, and Carriers of Hope. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BBC Breakfast viewers left concerned for a reporter as he loses communication with studio during dangerous stunt
BBC Breakfast viewers were left worried when the hosts 'lost communication' with a star who was abseiling down a 170-metre tall tower in a risky stunt. During Friday's installment of the show, reporter John Maguire celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Spinnaker Tower by abseiling down its sheer face. The Portsmouth building is 170 metres tall, and operates as an observation point- offering expansive 23-mile views. Hosts Naga Munchetty, 50, and Charlie Stayt, 63, chatted to John and updated viewers on his progress throughout. However John, who was the 50,000th person to abseil the tower, couldn't quite conceal his fear as he anticipated the worrying drop below him. Maintaining composure, he spoke steadily to the camera: 'I feel as if I'm in extremely safe hands, strapped in. During Friday's installment of the show, reporter John Maguire celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Spinnaker Tower by abseiling down its sheer face '100 metres down we are, the tower itself, Spinnaker Tower, is 170 metres high. That's pretty high, isn't it?' he shared. 'You get the most extraordinary view, there's a warship just coming in just below me there. 'I must say, it is rather disconcerting. The one thing I haven't done so far is I haven't been brave or dark enough to look down, other than looking down from the top. 'Well, what a wonderful thing to be doing on a Friday morning.' As John continued his descent, the microphone connecting him to the studio cut out, and Naga and Charlie hastily interrupted with an update amid fears for the star. 'Well, I'm delighted, John, that it's not too windy for you. We have a shot of you on the Spinnaker Tower, he looks like a bug,' Naga said. Charlie chimed in to soothe concerned watchers, saying: 'The way this has worked is we've lost communication with John. We can still hear him talking, but we can't speak to him. 'We were told sort of two-thirds of the way down that we'd lose communication with him, but you can see him gradually moving his way down and talking at the same time, very impressive.' Host Charlie explained that they had lost communication with John when he was about two-thirds of the way down Watchers at home waited with baited breath, fearing something could have gone wrong in John's descent. But their worries were soon quelled when he reached the bottom minutes later, and said of his experience: 'It was exhilarating and a little bit terrifying... I had my eyes closed most of the way down.' Showing his shaking hands to the camera, he joked: 'The lift only takes 30 seconds, I should have done that.' Matt Taylor, who accompanied brave John and was delivering live weather updates, praised the thrill-seeker, saying: 'To be fair John, you took that very well. Very, very brave. 'I've been looking from down here and that platform looks a bit shaky to me.' Viewers rushed to social media to express their concern for John, with one writing: 'Sod that.' Another said: 'This is some live Noel Edmunds disaster s***,' while a third added: 'John Maguire abseils down Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. It's official! BBC Breakfast is going 10 per cent Blue Peter.'
The Independent
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Lorraine Kelly faces fear to climb 25ft ship's mast
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly admitted she was "terrified" after abseiling down a 25-metre mast on Friday. The challenge took place on the RRS Discovery ship in Dundee, where Kelly scaled the mast with fellow presenter Dan Snow. Kelly, who is not good with heights, described the experience as scary and said she was "shaking like a leaf" afterwards. This event occurred just weeks after the 65-year-old presenter underwent preventive keyhole surgery to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries. Watch the video in full above.
