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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Man found dead following discovery of abandoned boat
A man was found dead over the weekend following the discovery of an abandoned boat south of Gimli, Man. RCMP began to investigate on Sunday morning after learning of the empty boat, which was found in open water near Willow Island. Mounties responded to the scene and were told by the local coast guard that a wallet and cellphone were found on the boat, but there were no people on board. A few hours later, searchers found the body of a 62-year-old man in the water. He was the only person who had been on the boat. RCMP continues to investigate.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Horror moment inferno erupts near busy beach sending panicked tourists fleeing as wildfires hit a THIRD European hotspot
THIS is the shocking moment beachgoers were surrounded by smoke as a wildfire hit the Italian hotspot of Sardinia. Sunbathers were blocked from fleeing by car after flames reached right up to the sand near Punta Molentis on the southeast of the island. 7 7 7 The island's coast guard evacuated 102 people by sea while a helicopter watched over the evacuation. Some 200 cars and a kiosk were torched and strong winds made the job for firefighters tackling the blaze trickier. Beachgoers filmed the thick black and grey smoke rising into the sky as they gathered their towels and spades and prepared to flee. Footage also showed the motors burned out after flames had ripped through the parking area. Many of those at the beach had driven down near the water to save them walking in the 34C heat. The area of the Sardinian coast is known as Sarrabus - with local media saying a "jewel" had been destroyed in the fire. Firefighters battled the blaze from the air with two Canadair aerial firefighting plane, a firefighting helicopter, aircraft from the regional fleet, and an Italian Air Force vehicle. It comes after two people died amid a 50C heatwave aand huge fires in Turkey. Some 3,500 people have been evacuated after the wildfires hit the northwest of the country. More than 1,900 firefighters were drafted in to help save those still trapped and to extinguish the flames. Fresh wildfires engulf Turkey as 1,500 flee their homes and firefighter dies days after raging blazes killed 13 Firefighters have been battling more than 600 fires fuelled by high winds in the drought-hit nation over the past week. Fires have also hit Greece after a week-long heatwave peaked with temperatures surpassing 45 degrees. Thousands of people were evacuated as fires swept villages near Athens and Aegean islands. A wildfire burned through a northern suburb of the Greek capital on Saturday, and some residents were ordered to evacuate, the country's Fire Service reported. 7 7 Firefighters were also battling three other major fires on Greece's two largest islands, Crete and Evia. Strong winds caused the fire to spread rapidly and prompting evacuations of several settlements. On the island of Evia, 115 firefighters and 24 vehicles were deployed to put out fires, assisted by six planes and seven helicopters. Cyprus has been hit with its worst wildfires "for 50 years" amid growing fears a 44C heatwave will fuel the blaze even further. One Brit family, Lucy and Ben Armstrong, tragically had their home in the Troodos mountains burned during the fires on the island. Speaking to The Sun, Ben said: "We lost everything that day, there's nothing left. "We had fish tanks in the house and there was absolutely nothing left of what was in the water except melted glass on the floor." Two people were found dead in a burnt car and over 70 houses were destroyed in the fires. 7
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
East Lothian lifeboat crews race to rescue capsized kayaker
East Lothian lifeboat crews were called to rescue a capsized kayaker near North Berwick after they could be seen clinging onto the hull of the small watercraft. The North Berwick RNLI crew were alerted to the incident after concerned members of the public called the coastguard to report that a kayak had capsized at around 7.29pm on Saturday, July 26. Volunteer crew members jumped into action, leaving the North Berwick Pipe Band's 125 th Anniversary, making their way through crowds on foot and bike to help the person in distress. Once on the water, the crew were on the scene within 7 minutes and the Aberdeen Coastguard Rescue Coordination Centre were able to direct them to the casualty. READ MORE: Edinburgh St James Quarter worker claims 'things weren't being maintained' READ MORE: Forth Road Bridge closed in both directions as drivers urged to 'avoid the area' Sign up to Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Matthew Gibbons, volunteer helm at North Berwick said 'With the glare of the low sun, and the size of the waves the casualty was hard to spot, They had also drifted about half a nautical mile from the first reported position.' 'Despite being a little tired from grappling with the slippery kayak for at least half an hour, the casualty was fit and well. We thank the members of the public who called 999 for the Coastguard straight away, which enable a swift and successful outcome for the casualty.' 'If you're heading out on the water, even the most experienced of us can get caught out by the conditions. Always wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid, carry a waterproofed means of calling for help and tell someone ashore of your plans. If you find yourself in difficulty in the water, try not to panic, but float on your back to conserve energy.' The casualty was checked over before being landed ashore at Yellowcraig Beach and handed into the care of North Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team and awaiting family. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Coastguard warning after helicopter beach rescue
The coastguard has warned that beaches and coves in part of Cornwall can be "very difficult" for emergency crews to access after a person was winched to safety by Coastguard Padstow went to help the person at Pentire Steps at Diggory's beach on Saturday afternoon and said it soon established additional help was needed. Newquay search and rescue, Cornwall Air Ambulance, Newquay RNLI and the coastguard's helicopter were used to rescue the person who was taken to hospital in an air ambulance. Coastguard Padstow said it was an "important reminder" of how difficult access can be in the area and it had been "very lucky" so many emergency services were available. The coastguard said the operation was made more difficult by a "seriously eroded footpath" and a rising tide, meaning the helicopter could not land on the beach. "The safest extrication method, under the circumstances, was deemed to be to request Coastguard Helicopter 924 to assist," it said. "924 swiftly arrived on scene and performed a high-hover whilst deploying a winch-person on to the beach, along with their rescue stretcher." It added: "This rescue entailed the use of many assets and we were very lucky that they were all available at this time. "Amazing multi-service teamwork as always, thank you to all involved."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Fears for ‘drunk' man on Pembrokeshire coast path sparks major search
A report of a drunk man on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path led to a police and coastguard search into darkness. The police helicopter, Dyfed-Powys Police officers, a police dog and coastguards were all involved in the hunt, which went on for more than three-and-a-half hours. The search was concentrated on the stretch of the path between Tenby and Saundersfoot, near Monkstone Beach, which was where the man was seen. SUGGESTED READING Double celebrations at Pembrokeshire town's 'paradise of tranquility' Woman caused 'serious disruption' by attaching herself to land outside hospital Pembrokeshire overnight campervan trial approval expected A spokesperson for the force said:"Police received a call at 7.10pm, Saturday July 19, raising concern for the wellbeing of an intoxicated man who was walking home along the coastal path "A search of the area was conducted by police officers, the police helicopter, a police dog and H.M. Coastguard to ensure the man had not fallen or been injured. "No sightings or heat sources detected and no missing people reports were received. "The search concluded at 10.45pm."
