Tag: Rescues
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How the Deadly Brooklyn Building Collapse Unfolded
The sudden collapse of a Brooklyn building turned a busy neighborhood into a disaster zone and left families devastated.
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What We Know About the Victims of the Brooklyn Building Collapse
At least eight people were killed when a three-story building fell into a neighboring construction site Wednesday afternoon. The search for survivors continued into the next day.
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How an Intern and a Biologist Rescued an Orphaned Walrus in Alaska
An injured five-month-old walrus was found huddled next to carcasses in remote Alaska after it became separated from its mother. Its rescue took days and lots of patience.
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A Sailor Jumped From the U.S.S. Lincoln. The Navy Punished Him.
The case offers a rare look at the military’s handling of mental health issues during extended deployments.
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How Do Airports Prepare for a Plane Crash? Go Inside JFK’s Disaster Drill.
U.S. airports are required to hold a full-scale disaster drill every three years. Go inside a simulated plane crash at Kennedy Airport last weekend.
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The Rescuers Keeping Two Ukrainian ‘Fortress Cities’ Alive
Emergency workers have to move fast after Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine. Another could come at any moment.