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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Heart-stopping moment 'bleeding and shivering' 80-year-old woman pleads for rescue after getting stranded on 'perilous' mountain - with panicked husband convinced 'she's gone over the edge'
The heart-stopping moment a 'bleeding and shivering' 80-year-old woman pleaded for rescue after she found herself stranded on a mountain was aired on Wednesday evening. SOS: Extreme Rescues is a docu-series following the rescue service team in Eryri, also called Snowdonia, in Wales. The BBC show's most recent episode delved into the tale of Josie, 80, who attempted to climb Snowdon with her husband, Trevor. Trevor described the 'horrendous' wind the couple experienced during their hike and how he decided not to go any further. Josie however, wanted to complete the climb and soon found herself in trouble. After waiting two and a half hours with no sight of Josie returning, Trevor, who didn't have a mobile phone on him, tried to get help. Josie, who was 100 metres from a path and on the edge of a cliff, called Mountain Rescue and the audio was played during the instalment. She said: 'I'm on Snowdon and I'm stuck. I must have come off the track and I've got lost' The call handler asked: 'Have you got any injuries at all?' Josie replied: 'Yes, I've cut the side of my head but it's only bleeding a bit. I'm starting to shiver now. I'm nearly 80.' Rescuers struggled to locate Josie on their first attempt and recalled the strong winds. Trevor expressed how he was concerned Josie may have 'gone over the edge'. The team embarked on the 'risky' climb down to Josie's last known location. After calling out for Josie, they eventually made voice contact and found her in her 'perilous' spot. 'I just thought, what have I done? Because I thought nobody would find me, nobody,' Josie recalled. 'I reached the summit and I asked two lads if they'd take my photograph. And I was coming down I saw this path and there was some lads walking off, so I thought I'd go that way. 'I was going along and the rain was really coming down and the fog was starting to drop and it was that windy. I looked down and I think I'll slide down there on my bottom and I'll make the path. 'I stopped and I looked down and I thought good God, it's nearly 3,00 foot deep there.'
SBS Australia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Fireworks on Bastille Day…
In this episode of the SBS Cycling Podcast, Christophe and Macka report from the back of a van caught in post-stage traffic, offering a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on a vibrant day at the Tour de France. With half a million fans descending from the mountain, the stage is buzzing with energy, especially as it coincides with Bastille Day. The hosts reflect on the emotional weight this day carries for French riders and how it adds extra motivation to an already demanding race. They also highlight the strong presence of the Australian contingent, noting the collaboration and resilience shown by riders.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Walker rescued by helicopter after 'small tumble' in the Lake District
A WALKER was rescued by Penrith Mountain Rescue Team and airlifted for treatment after a fall in the Lake District. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team were called on Saturday, July 12 at around 12:55pm to Long Stile, Haweswater. The walker had suffered a minor head injury and a suspected broken ankle after taking a 'small tumble' in the High Street/Kidsty Pike area. (Image: Penrith MRT) Penrith Mountain Rescue Team said: 'Due to the length of the walk-in and stretcher carry out on an exceptionally hot day, a request was lodged for helicopter support from the Coastguard who were thankfully able to send from Prestwick to attend. 'The helicopter was able to winch the casualty from the fell and fly him down to Penrith team members, who had returned to the valley, on the flats beside the reservoir. 'This meant it was only a short stretcher carry back to the waiting ambulance in the car park at Mardale Head. 'We are deeply appreciative of R199 being able to attend as it saved the team a two to three-hour stretcher extraction in scorching temperatures. It was also the first of several Lakes Mountain Rescue jobs that they attended on Saturday.' The rescue involved 13 team members and took four hours.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The Hills' reclusive star returns in sister's TikTok on her wedding day and fans think she looks ‘better than ever'
THE HILLS' reclusive star has returned in her sister's TikTok on her wedding day and fans think she looks "better than ever". The gorgeous wedding took place in a stunning mountain setting as the happy pair were surrounded by family. 8 8 8 Reality star Heidi Montag posted an inside look at her sister Holly Wilson's stunning wedding on TikTok. Holly, an addiction recovery specialist is deeply committed to supporting women in becoming empowered leaders of their wellness and recovery journeys. She is a recovering alcoholic, CEO and founder of her own company, and a champion for women. She also appeared as a guest star alongside Heidi and her husband Spencer on the reality show The Hills. But since then Holly has stayed away from the limelight and social media. In the video clip, Heidi shows snippets of Holly getting ready for her wedding as she jokes that it takes her longer to apply makeup because she's "not good at this stuff." Heidi replies: "Actually your lashes look so good." As her sister continues to get ready to walk down the aisle, Heidi then shows off a glimpse of Holly's stunning wedding dress. Before family gathered outside for the wedding ceremony, Heidi also showed fans a glimpse of the happy groom Garrick. Fans were quick to comment on the beautiful post with one writing: "Seeing you two together is the best! Congratulations Holly." Horrifying moment The Hills star Spencer Pratt watches his home with Heidi Montag burn to the ground in LA wildfires Another added: "Rain on your wedding day is a good thing." A third said: "Weddings are so ridiculously overdone and stressful. This was so organic and calm! Like hey I'm getting ready let's have a wedding. Rain? What rain , beautiful. Love this,." Another exclaimed: "How does your sister look the same age as when she was on the hills!" "Agree… This. Both girls are fabulously beautiful," agreed another. While another fan added: "Right? they both look better than ever." Recently, after Heidi got a head start on her sculpted summer body and lost 22 pounds, Spencer told The U.S. Sun it was his turn to turn heads at the beach. Heidi, former star of the MTV show The Hills, started her transformation when she became the face of the supplement brand Hydroxycut. The couple, who also told The U.S. Sun that they share a skincare routine, feel that the best thing about getting on a healthy journey is that they can do it together. 8 8 8 8 8
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Hiker tumbles to his tragic end at stunning Montana national park
A Utah man hiking in a national park fell to his death while traversing an off-trail climbing route in Montana. Brian Astle, 42, of Provo, was descending on a steep off-trail route above the Highline Trail on Mount Gould when he fell on Wednesday. Search and rescue crews were called to Glacier National Park around 6pm, but operations had to be postpone to make sure they could safely extract his body from the trail, the National Park Service (NPS) said. On Thursday morning, two helicopters retrieved the father-of-four's body and brought him to Apgar Horse Corral, where he was then transported to the Flathead County Coroner. 'The park extends their deepest condolences to the family and asks the public to respect the family's privacy,' NPS said in a statement. Mount Gould is nearly 10,000 feet high and is the highest point along the Garden Wall. Astle worked as a consultant for a software technology group in Salt Lake City and also sat on the board for BYU EMBA Endowment Fund, according to his LinkedIn. He was often seen on social media enjoying football games at his alma mater, BYU, with his wife and spending with his three daughters and one son. Astle worked as a consultant for a software technology group in Salt Lake City and also sat on the board for BYU EMBA Endowment Fund They often went hiking with their dad and mom, Lauren Astle. Lauren remembered her husband as a 'devoted husband, father, son, and brother,' in a Facebook post. 'Thank you for your love, support, and prayers during this difficult time,' she wrote. His funeral will be held on Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo. Daily Mail has reached out to family for comment. In May, a German tourist died in a tragic fall while hiking at one of America's beautiful national parks in Utah. Rudolf Peters, 77, from the town of Haltern am See in western Germany, lost his life on Tuesday afternoon after tumbling from the Windows Loop trail at Utah's Arches National Park. The elderly visitor had been navigating a section of the popular trail when the devastating accident occurred, according to park officials. Fellow hikers who witnessed the fall rushed to Peters' aid and immediately began performing CPR in a desperate attempt to save his life as emergency services rushed to the remote location. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
