High waves and strong winds dashed a wooden boat against rocks on the coast of Calabria, in southern Italy, killing at least 59 migrants.
Tag: Maritime Accidents and Safety
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Sphere on Japanese Beach Was Just a Buoy, Experts Say
Experts said the sphere that washed ashore, leading to speculation about espionage, was nothing special. “Maybe everybody is paranoid because of balloons,” one said.
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In a Treacherous Corner of Washington, a Classroom With 40-Foot Waves
One of the most challenging water-rescue training programs in the world is run by the Coast Guard on the Columbia River when the conditions are at their roughest.
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A Sea Rescue, a Stolen Boat and, Yes, a ‘Goonies’ Angle
The authorities in Oregon said a capsized boat was stolen by a man who had paid a visit to a nearby house made famous in “The Goonies.” The twists continued.
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The ‘Murdaugh Murders’ in South Carolina: What to Know
Alex Murdaugh, once a prominent lawyer, is on trial for murder, charged with killing his wife and son as his finances and legal career fell into ruin.