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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Area of GA river remains closed as divers search for missing boater
A section of a Georgia river has remained closed as authorities continue to search for a missing boater. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Saturday afternoon, Laurens County deputies and emergency crews were called to a boating accident near the Shady Field boat landing on Oconee River. Laurens County Fire Chief Joshua McCard told WMAZ they received a call around Saturday about a boat crashing into a tree. McCard told WMAZ that two people were on the boat and one, a 52-year-old man, fell overboard. He said he didn't believe he was wearing a life jacket. The other person called 911. The boater's identity has not been released. McCard told WMAZ, while dive teams are searching, they've had some difficulties due to the river's strong currents and it being about 12 feet deep. 'There's places that it's going to be deeper than that where it's washed out, but with it being up around 12 feet, that just leads to, more challenges,' McCard told WMAZ. TRENDING STORIES: 8-year-old dies days after being pulled from GA lake FBI and law enforcement respond to 'terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado GA mayor, wife charged with crimes against children At this time, the sheriff's office said no one will be allowed on the river in the area above or below the Shady Field boat landing. Shady Field boat landing will remain closed to everyone except emergency first responders. The LCSO asks everyone to respect the closure and to keep all involved in your prayers as the search continues. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
ABC News
2 days ago
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- ABC News
Search underway after boat capsizes off Port Kembla near Wollongong
The search for a man missing in seas off Wollongong will resume on Monday after being called off due to fading light. Emergency crews launched the search off Port Kembla on Sunday afternoon after a boat capsized. Crews responded to a distress call at 1pm and Wollongong Police District officers discovered the overturned boat. Surf Life Saving NSW duty officer Anthony Turner said initial reports suggested a person was in the water after the vessel capsized near the breakwall. "A second male was in the vessel. He was able to scramble to shore where he was treated by paramedics," he said. "He alerted emergency services by calling triple-0 that there was an unfolding emergency with a capsized boat with someone in the water." The Police Marine Area Command, Surf Life Saving NSW, the Westpac Helicopter and Marine Rescue were involved in the search. Surf Life Saving NSW had three jet skis on the water and a number of duty officers on rock platforms scanning the area. Crews focused their search along the area off Port Kembla and Coniston. There was a hazardous surf warning for the Illawarra Coast this weekend with surf and swell conditions expected to be dangerous for rock fishing, boating and swimming. "Unfortunately, he has been unable to be located at this stage and the search has been called off due to fading light," Mr Turner said. "We are unsure what has eventuated for them to capsize. "The gentleman remains missing, and a full-scale search will resume tomorrow morning." Mr Turner said the search could be extended on Monday, with police looking at tidal, wind and other information. "It will then be decided how far the area will be for search patterns," he said. "Our thoughts are with the family involved. "It's always a difficult time. We are putting everything to searching for the person and will hopefully recover the person."
The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Body found in reservoir after father and son fell into water
A body has been found in a reservoir after a father and son fell into the water and a major search was launched. The pair fell into Draycote Water in Rugby, Warwickshire, on Thursday afternoon, after their boat capsized. The teenage son was rescued by two members of the public. He was not injured in the incident. However, a major search operation was launched for his father, involving multiple police forces, fire and rescue services, and search and rescue services. A body was found in the reservoir on Friday evening. Warwickshire Police said it is believed to be that of the father. The force added that the death is not being treated as suspicious. Local Area Commander for Rugby, Chief Inspector Angus Eagles said on Friday: 'Our thoughts are very much with the man's family at this incredibly difficult time and I would ask that their privacy continues to be respected. 'Since yesterday, an intensive search operation has been underway that has seen a range of specialist search tactics and technology being used. I don't underestimate the impact this tragic incident, and the large-scale search operation will have had on local people and businesses. Thank you all for your patience and understanding while our officers worked tirelessly to find the man. 'Special thanks also goes to Warwickshire Fire and Rescue, Warwickshire Search and Rescue, West Mercia Search and Rescue, Avon Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police, and Severn Trent – all of whom have played an integral role in supporting our extensive search efforts.'
CBS News
26-05-2025
- CBS News
18-year-old kayaker killed on Lake Grapevine; Officers search for boater they say fled the scene
Texas Game Wardens and the Grapevine Police Department are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in the death of an 18-year-old on Lake Grapevine Monday. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is trying to identify this woman in connection to a boating death on Lake Grapevine. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department identified the victim as Ava Moore. Moore was kayaking on the lake when she was hit by a jet ski just after 5 p.m., according to the Grapevine Fire Department. Moore was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. Authorities said the woman who was driving the personal watercraft fled the scene with a man, who crashed his car into another vehicle before driving off. A passenger on the jet ski remained at the scene and gave a statement to officers, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said. The department shared a picture of the woman they say was driving the jet ski, and is asking for help identifying her. Anyone with information on her or the man police say she drove off with is asked to contact Grapevine PD at cidmail@
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Daily Mail
New York boaters hold on for dear life as yacht sinks in city's third major maritime incident in two weeks
Firefighters pulled off a dramatic rescue in the East River Tuesday night, saving three people clinging to a sinking yacht—marking New York City 's third serious boating accident in just two weeks. According to the FDNY, the vessel struck an object near the Whitestone Bridge by Throgs Neck in the Bronx and began taking on water fast, prompting a frantic 'mayday' call over marine radio. When Marine 4 arrived on scene, first responders found three boaters hanging onto the vessel—one of them with a head injury—as the current threatened to pull them under. Firefighter Tyler Hickey dove into the choppy river three times, each time tethered to firefighter Eric Kogan, to pull the victims to safety. FDNY firefighter Kelly Lyons, piloting the boat, kept it close enough for the rescue. All three victims were treated for injuries, hypothermia, and shock. 'We attended the summer boat program, a two-week, hands-on, and intense course that prepares us for every possible scenario,' said FDNY Lt. David Torres. 'Combined with our firefighting experience in high-stress situations where every second counts, we worked together, stayed in our lanes, and saved lives. It was incredible teamwork. I am very proud of these guys.' Officials have not identified the boaters or confirmed what the vessel struck. An investigation is ongoing. The incident comes just days after a deadly explosion aboard a sewage barge on the Hudson River that claimed the life of a longtime city worker. The barge, operated by the Department of Environmental Protection, blew up at the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant near West 138th Street in Manhattan around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Investigators believe methane gas may have ignited during a welding malfunction. One of the welders, a 59-year-old man working on the hull, was thrown into the river and pinned between the barge and the dock. He later died from his injuries. Two other workers were hospitalized in stable condition. 'The entire DEP family is grieving today. Our employee who lost his life had served the Department and the City with dedication for 33 years,' said DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala. 'He was a valued and experienced member of the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment, and his decades of service reflect his commitment to DEP's mission.' Mayor Eric Adams added: 'This devoted public servant gave 33 years of service to New York City, and our hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this painful time.' Hazmat teams were dispatched to decontaminate the vessel, assess methane levels, and clean up sludge and oil in the river. The explosion remains under investigation. Just a week earlier, on May 17, a Mexican Navy training vessel smashed into the Brooklyn Bridge during a ceremonial entry into the harbor, killing two and injuring at least 19. The Cuauhtémoc, a tall ship carrying nearly 300 people, was performing a traditional maritime ritual known as 'manning the yards,' with sailors standing atop its 150-foot masts in formation. Eyewitnesses captured the moment its towering rigging struck the underside of the bridge. 'We saw someone dangling, and I couldn't tell if it was just blurry or my eyes,' said Lily Katz, who was watching the sunset with friend Sydney Neidell. 'We were able to zoom in on our phone and there was someone dangling from the harness from the top for like at least like 15 minutes before they were able to rescue them.' Two sailors were seen being carried away on stretchers. The Mexican Navy later confirmed that the ship sustained damage in the collision and could not continue its voyage. Officials cited possible mechanical difficulties that may have caused the captain to lose control. 'The Secretary of the Navy renews its commitment to the safety of personnel, transparency in its operations and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Armada,' the Navy said in a statement on X. A full search and rescue effort was launched in the East River. At least four people were reported in critical condition, and 19 injured in total, with victims transported to hospitals and the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
