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Search and Rescue
Hartford, CT
News
Search Launched For Crew Member Missing From Caribbean Cruise, Reports Say
Rescuers are searching for a crew member of a Princess Cruises ship off the coast of Mexico, according to reports. The unidentified employee aboard the Regal Princess was reported missing near Cancún, CBS News Miami reported on Monday, July 13. The cruise departed Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, July 11, according to CruiseMapper. The Regal Princess stopped on the Mexican island of Cozumel and is scheduled to stop in Belize and Honduras. "Princess Cruises is responding to a situation involving a crew member aboard Regal Princess in waters off the coast o…
Sparta, NJ
Police & Fire
K-9, Drones Help Locate Missing 12-Year-Old Girl: Sparta PD
A missing 12-year-old girl was safely located in Sparta Township following an extensive search, authorities announced Friday, July 10. On Wednesday, July 8, at 5:21 p.m., officers responded to a report of a missing juvenile who had left home and failed to return, Sparta police said. An extensive search began, and other law enforcement agencies were alerted after it was learned she may have traveled outside Sparta, police said. Investigators believed she was in Andover Township and a K-9 team was deployed to assist along with a drone, police said. The drone's thermal image capabiliti…
Hartford, CT
News
Wreckage Found After Cargo Flight Vanishes With 5 Crew Members On Board
Rescuers have found the wreckage of a Pakistan-bound cargo flight that disappeared over the Arabian Sea with five crew members on board, officials said. Debris from K2 Airways Flight KTA1732 was discovered about 53 nautical miles south of Ormara on Wednesday, July 8, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority. The Boeing 737-400 reported a navigational system issue at 9:18 p.m. Pakistan time on Tuesday, July 7, as it flew to Karachi from the United Arab Emirates port city of Sharjah. The cargo plane was being guided by Karachi Area Control Center when radar s…
Leonardtown-California, MD
Police & Fire
Leonardtown Father Dies Trying To Save 10-Year-Old Son Who Had Already Escaped House Fire
A Maryland father died after running back into his burning home to rescue his 10-year-old son Sunday night, only for investigators to later determine the child had already made it out safely. Firefighters from the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding agencies were called around 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, to the 22800 block of Thornbury Drive, where there was a reported house fire with a child believed to be trapped inside. By the time crews arrived, heavy fire had ripped through the two-story house. Believing his son was still inside, the homeowner went back into the…
Great Falls, VA
News
16-Year-Old Vanishes In Potomac As Massive Search Stretches Into Night Near Great Falls
He went into the Potomac with friends. Hours later, despite helicopters overhead, sonar sweeping the river, drones in the air and underwater, and dozens of rescuers searching one of the region's most dangerous waterways, the 16-year-old still hadn't been found. The search began around 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, when Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the Potomac River near Sandy Landing and Great Falls after reports that a teenage boy entered the water and never resurfaced. Swift water rescue teams from Montgomery County and Fairfax County launched an extens…
Bloomingburg-Wurtsboro, NY
Police & Fire
Drone, GPS Help Rescuers Find Stranded Kayaker In Wurtsboro Wetlands
A kayaker stranded near a Sullivan County marsh was safely rescued after emergency crews used drone technology and GPS coordinates to quickly pinpoint his location. The rescue began at 9:11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, when Sullivan County 911 received a call from a kayaker in distress on the Basha Kill Marsh in Wurtsboro, according to the Westbrookville Volunteer Fire Company. The kayaker had managed to reach shore somewhere between Haven Road and the Bashakill Vineyards & Winery on South Road, but was unable to make it back to the roadway through the dense wetlands, the depar…
Norfolk, MA
Obituaries
Authorities ID 25-Year-Old Woman Killed After Falling Off Jet Ski In Lake Pond
A 25-year-old Massachusetts woman who disappeared after a jet ski overturned has been identified after an overnight search ended in tragedy. Daisha Murphy, 25, of Brockton, was identified as the woman whose body was found in Long Pond in Lakeville earlier this week, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office said. The incident began at about 5:46 p.m. Monday, June 29, when Freetown police received a 911 call from a boater on Long Pond in Lakeville. The caller reported seeing two women riding a jet ski when it tipped over. One of the riders did not resurface after going into the wa…
Fairfax, VA
News
Virginia Rescue Teams Search Collapsed Buildings After Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes (
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As families desperately wait for signs of life beneath mountains of concrete in Venezuela, one of America's most elite rescue teams is already crawling through the rubble. Virginia Task Force 1, based in Fairfax County, is now conducting around-the-clock search-and-rescue operations in Venezuela after a pair of devastating earthquakes leveled buildings and left more than 1,400 people dead, according to international reports. The Fairfax County-sponsored Urban Search and Rescue team deployed as part of the US Department of State's international disaster response, bringing 79 specially tra…
Beacon, NY
Police & Fire
Man, 34, Dies After Cliff Diving Into Creek In Beacon
A 34-year-old Orange County man failed to resurface after diving into a Dutchess County creek, leading to an extensive search that ultimately led to the recovery of his body, police said. The incident began at around 7:34 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, in the area just southeast of 508 Fishkill Ave. in Beacon. There, police, firefighters, and EMS crews were dispatched after receiving a report that a cliff diver had gone underwater and did not come back up, according to Beacon Police. First responders arrived about six minutes later, where witnesses told officers that 34-year-old New…
Great Falls, VA
News
Search For Missing Student Nazir Bell Continues In Potomac River Near Great Falls
The search for Nazir Bell isn't over. Crews returned to the Potomac River near Great Falls on Tuesday, June 16, launching boats back into the water as the effort to find the missing 20-year-old entered a third day. Bell was publicly identified on Tuesday by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer, who said crews would continue searching the river near Great Falls and Old Anglers Inn after the young swimmer disappeared over the weekend. According to MCFRS, Bell was last seen Sunday evening, June 14, in the Potomac River near Billy Goat Trail A, across from Sandy…
Suffern, NY
News
Hiker Carried From Trail After Suffering Seizure In Montebello
A hiker who suffered a seizure while on a trail in Rockland County had to be carried out of the park by first responders. The rescue happened at Kakiat Park in Montebello on Thursday afternoon, May 28, when Chaverim of Rockland’s Search & Rescue Team was called to help a group of special needs adults hiking in the park, The Monsey Scoop reported. According to the outlet, six adult men from a special needs group home were on the trail when a 24-year-old participant suffered a seizure. By the time responders were notified, the man was in a post-seizure condition and was…
Saratoga Springs, NY
Police & Fire
Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker, 88, In Moreau State Park
A major search is underway for an 88-year-old hiker who disappeared Wednesday morning in Moreau State Park on Wednesday morning, May 27, authorities said. Albert F. Sakowicz, who police described as an avid hiker, set out from the Western Ridge Trailhead around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said. His caretaker contacted State Police after he failed to return by 1 p.m. Search efforts involving State Police Aviation, New York State Park Police, and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers have continued throughout the park and surrounding areas, bu…
Pottstown, PA
News
Plane Crashes Into Atlantic, All 11 Aboard Rescued Off Florida Coast
A frightening emergency over open water ended with every person aboard alive. A small aircraft carrying 11 people crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida's east coast on Tuesday, May 12, NBC affiliate WPTV in West Palm Beach reported. The US Coast Guard said the aircraft went down about 80 miles off Melbourne, prompting the launch of a C-27 aircraft. All on board were accounted for and taken to emergency medical services for evaluation. The number of those on the flight had originally been reported as 10, before being updated to 11. ABC affiliate WPBF 25 News in West Palm Beach r…
Albany, NY
News
Missing 18-Year-Old NY Man Found Dead In River, State Police Say
A missing 18-year-old man from New York has been found dead Monday, May 11 in the Susquehanna River, state police said. Dalton Malmstrom, of Nichols, was reported missing after leaving his family’s home around 7:45 a.m. Saturday, May 9, New York State Police said. Malmstrom’s family told authorities he was “not acting like himself” before leaving, authorities said. His disappearance sparked a wide-ranging search with an “army of volunteers” throughout Tioga County. But on Monday, members of the New York State Police Under Water Recovery Team found Malmstrom dead in the Susquehanna, police …
Oyster Bay, NY
News
Body Of Oyster Bay's Brittany Kritis-Garip Found In Long Island Sound, Police Confirm
The woman found dead in Long Island Sound earlier this week has been identified as a Nassau County resident who may have been in a state of psychosis when she disappeared last month, police said Wednesday, April 15. Brittany Kritis-Garip, 32, was last seen alive on Friday, March 20 around 8 p.m. in Oyster Bay, according to authorities. Her body was discovered Monday, April 13 just before 8 p.m. in Lloyd Harbor, police said. Kritis-Garip’s death is believed to be noncriminal in nature, the Suffolk County Police Department said Wednesday. Her official cause of death remains under investigatio…
Fleetwood-Blandon, PA
News
Fire Chief, Assistant Chief Killed In DUI Crash Into UTV During Search In Fleetwood (
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A DUI crash involving a utility vehicle during an active search left two fire officials dead in Pennsylvania, authorities announced Sunday, April 5. Fire Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert R. Shick Jr., both of Maidencreek Township, were killed in a head-on crash on Route 222 at 5:57 p.m. Saturday, April 4, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. The two were killed in the line of duty while assisting in the search, authorities said. Multiple fire companies, Berks County Search and Rescue, and other agencies were searching for a missing 60-year-old woman in…
East Haddam, CT
Obituaries
Body Of Missing 20-Year-Old Canoer Found In Lake Hayward In East Haddam: 'It's Time To Heal'
Crews have recovered the body of a 20-year-old man after a dayslong search in a Connecticut lake where the canoe he was in capsized. Dominick Joseph Tocci, of Woodstock, was aboard a canoe on Lake Hayward in East Haddam around 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, with a fellow 20-year-old College of the Holy Cross student. It's unclear what caused the boat to flip, but both men went into the water. A paddle boater rescued the other man, but Tocci remained missing. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection led the search effort. Multiple agencies across the region sent equ…
Whitehall-Coplay, PA
News
Body Pulled From Lehigh River In Coplay Identified As Person Of Interest Who Fled Police
A man who fled from law enforcement days earlier was found dead in the Lehigh River, authorities said. Toddrrick L. Bynoe, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene in the 200 block of North 2nd Street in Coplay at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Bynoe was recovered from approximately nine feet of water in the Lehigh River, the coroner said. Authorities confirmed Bynoe was the person of interest who fled from law enforcement on Thursday, March 12. Bynoe was originally from East Orange, New Jersey, working in Newark, and has also lived in Na…
Arlington, VA
News
Death Toll Rises To 6 After US Military Plane Crashes Over Iraq
All six US service members on board a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft have now been confirmed dead after it crashed in western Iraq. Click here for a new, updated story: Pentagon Names 6 Crew Members Killed In Plane Crash During Operation Epic Fury The aircraft, which was supporting Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing US military campaign against Iran, went down at approximately 2 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, March 12, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The crash occurred in "friendly airspace" and was not the result of hostile or friendly fire, CENTCOM said in a statemen…
Saratoga Springs, NY
News
'Today' Host Savannah Guthrie Offers $1M Reward In Missing Mother Nancy's Case
Savannah Guthrie has just made an emotional plea for her missing mother's safe return, announcing a $1 million family reward that brings the total bounty to approximately $1.2 million. The announcement by the NBC "Today" show co-host, posted in a tearful Instagram video on Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, comes as the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie enters its 24th day. Nancy was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 1. The private family reward of $1 million combines with the FBI's existing $100,000 reward and other donations to create…
Norfolk, MA
Police & Fire
Mass Man's Body Found A Week After Cape Cod Ice Tragedy That Killed Wife
The body of a Massachusetts man who died with his wife while going for a walk on Cape Cod has been retrieved after nearly a week of searching, authorities said. Jerry Boucher, 72, was found in a marshy area around 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, about a half-mile northeast of where he and his wife entered the icy waters of the Bee’s River in Eastham on Valentine’s Day, police said. Dive teams retrieved the body of Kit Boucher, Jerry's wife of 50 years, shortly after she died. Poor weather and bad conditions prevented searchers from locating Jerry despite multiple efforts throughout …
Saratoga Springs, NY
News
Savannah Guthrie Drops Out Of NBC Olympic Coverage Amid Mother's Disappearance: 'Please Pray'
NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has officially withdrawn from her role as co-host for NBC's coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy. Click here for a new, updated story: Ransom Note Demanding Millions Now Revealed In Abduction Of Savannah Guthrie's Mother The move comes as her family faces a crisis: the sudden and suspicious disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, from her home near Tucson, Arizona. Nancy was last seen at her home, where she lives alone in the Catalina Foothills, at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31…
Bel Air, MD
Police & Fire
Watch
: Police K9 Finds Missing Teen As Officer Gives Shirt Off His Back In Bel Air Snowstorm
A Maryland police officer literally gave the shirt off his back after a K9-led search located a missing teenager during a dangerous winter storm. In Harford County, police K9 Margo is being hailed as a hero — and a good boy — after leading the search for a 15-year-old who was reported missing in Bel Air and found shaken, cold, but relatively unharmed. Body-worn camera footage shows how rapid police response, K-9 tracking, and community tips helped locate a missing juvenile during severe winter conditions in Bel Air. Bel Air Police According to the Bel Air Police Department, on Monda…
Baldwin, NY
News
Missing Baldwin Man Located After Vulnerable Adult Alert (
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An 89-year-old Baldwin man reported missing Monday afternoon has been safely located, Nassau County police announced. Alejandro Zacharias Perez was last seen on Milburn Avenue around 2:08 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, detectives said. He was reported missing to police at 6:38 p.m. Perez is described as a Hispanic man who is 5 feet tall and weighs 130 pounds, with white hair and brown eyes, according to investigators. Police said he was last seen wearing a brown jacket with blue sleeves, a dark-colored cap, and dark shoes with white soles. His destination was unknown. In an update, detectives s…
Wilton, CT
Events
Wilton CERT Sets Free Disaster Preparedness Training Jan. 27
Wilton CERT will begin its free annual disaster preparedness training on Jan. 27, 2026, and registration is open to anyone 18 or older, with Wilton residency not required. The 2026 class is scheduled to run through Feb. 28, per the registration page. Register for the training here. First aid, medical training. Pixabay/AndrzejRembowski As a Community Emergency Response Team, Wilton CERT volunteers support the Wilton Police Department’s public safety mission and are trained to assist police, fire, and EMS, per a Facebook post by the Wilton Police Department. The department noted in …
Monsey, NY
News
Hiker Dies After Collapsing Near Reeves Meadow Visitor Center In Sloatesburg, Responders Say
A 65-year-old hiker collapsed and died Sunday morning, Dec. 28, near the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center in Sloatesburg, according to the Monsey Scoop. Units from the Sloatsburg Fire Department, Spring Hill EMS, Faist EMS, Tallman Fire Department, New York State Park Police, Ramapo Police Department, and Chaverim of Rockland responded to the scene, Monsey Scoop said. Rescue efforts were underway to reach the hiker in the difficult wooded terrain, with additional resources called in. An approximately 65-year-old man was later pronounced dead after collapsing in the woods near the visitor center…
North Adams, MA
News
Woman In Suspected Shark Attack Went Missing While Swimming With Group She Founded
Erica Fox, a beloved 55-year-old co-founder of a popular swimming group, remains missing after disappearing during a group swim near Pacific Grove, California, following a suspected shark attack. A large-scale search was launched, and local beaches remain closed as the community mourns and awaits answers. Original report: Shark With Body In Mouth Reportedly Seen By Witnesses After Woman Goes Missing Off CA Coast Fox disappeared Sunday, Dec. 21, while swimming with her group near Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove. The incident unfolded just after noon, when Fox, a triathlet…
North Adams, MA
News
Shark With Body In Mouth Reportedly Seen By Witnesses After Woman Goes Missing Off CA Coast
A 55-year-old woman vanished during an open-water swim after witnesses reported seeing a shark with what appeared to be a human body in its mouth off the California coast. Click here for a new, updated story: Woman In Suspected Shark Attack Went Missing While Swimming With Group She Founded 20 Years Ago The incident, which occurred just after noon on Sunday, Dec. 21, near Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, California, has prompted a large-scale search and rescue operation involving the US Coast Guard, California State Parks, and multiple local agencies. According to the San Fr…
Highlands, NY
News
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge While Speaking To Police, Firefighters Say
A search effort on the Bear Mountain Bridge was suspended Sunday, Dec. 7, after a person jumped into the Hudson River while speaking with police, officials said. The incident was reported at 10:32 a.m., according to a statement from the Piermont Fire Department and New York State Police. Emergency crews were first told the person was still on the bridge and speaking with State Police. After several attempts to help from State Police, State Park Police, and Westchester County Police, the person went into the water, firefighters and police said. Marine units and dive teams were c…
Chesapeake City, MD
News
Maryland Man Vanishes On Chesapeake Bay; Empty Boat Found Near Taylor’s Island (
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A search is underway in the Chesapeake Bay after a Maryland man disappeared during a Thursday outing, authorities said. The Maryland Natural Resources Police said officers were dispatched Friday morning, Nov. 14, for a report of an overdue boater last seen operating a white 23-foot center-console vessel out of Chesapeake Beach on Thursday, Nov. 13. The missing man has been identified as Lonnie James Johnson, 65, of Chesapeake Beach, according to Maryland DNR. Police said the unoccupied boat was found Friday morning near Taylor’s Island in Dorchester County after the reporting party tracked…
Elmont, NY
News
Horror To Relief: Disabled Elmont Man In Clown Costume Found Days Later Amid NYC Marathon Crowd
A Long Island man who vanished on Halloween while dressed as a horror movie character was found safe days later — thanks, in part, to the New York City Marathon. Giacomo “Jack” Campione, 56, of Elmont, who is nonverbal and has intellectual disabilities, was last seen around 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in Flushing, Queens, according to the NYPD. Dressed in an “Art the Clown” costume from the Terrifier movie franchise, he became separated from his group home housemates and aide after exiting a bus, his sister, Giselle Campione, said. The disappearance triggered a frantic search across Queen…
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