Rescues typically happen within three days of an earthquake, an expert said. The logistics of finding survivors in Turkey and Syria are daunting.
Tag: Rescues
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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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After the Quake: Photos from Turkey and Syria
The deadly earthquake was felt in at least four countries, with most of the casualties and the heaviest damage reported in Turkey and Syria.
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In Western New York, Death Toll From Storm Rises to 7
Emergency workers on Christmas morning were still attempting to rescue people stranded in cars and homes without power.
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U.N. Fears 180 Rohingya Refugees in Stranded Boat Are Dead
Families lost contact weeks ago with their relatives on the boat, the U.N. refugee agency says, while at least some of those on another boat adrift for weeks appear to have been rescued.