MD Dads Killed In Anacostia River Crash MD Dads Killed In Anacostia River Crash
MD Dads Killed In Anacostia River Crash Support is swelling for the families of two men who were among three killed when their vehicle splash landed in the Anacostia River in Washington, DC late last week. First responders were called at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 to the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge after receiving reports of a vehicle that had gone into the water. Water search below S. Capitol St Bridge. Witnesses report seeing vehicle go into water. Track marks located leading to water. Search by land, water & air in progress utilizing Fireboats, @uscoastguard, @DCPoliceDept harbor & @uspar…
Three Killed As Car Plunges Into Anacostia River Three Killed As Car Plunges Into Anacostia River
Three Killed As Car Plunges Into Anacostia River Three bodies were pulled from the Anacostia River after a car plunged into the water in Washington, DC, on Thursday night. First responders were called at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 to the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge after receiving reports of a vehicle that had gone into the water. Water search below S. Capitol St Bridge. Witnesses report seeing vehicle go into water. Track marks located leading to water. Search by land, water & air in progress utilizing Fireboats, @uscoastguard, @DCPoliceDept harbor & @usparkpolicepio Eagle helicopter. #DCsBravest pi…
Woman Injured On Cruise Ship Airlifted To Safety By Maryland State Police Woman Injured On Cruise Ship Airlifted To Safety By Maryland State Police
Woman Injured On Cruise Ship Airlifted To Safety By Maryland State Police Maryland State Police made a daring rescue on Sunday night after a 68-year-old woman was injured when she fell on a cruise ship in Chesapeake Bay that was bound for the Bahamas. A state police helicopter was called in by the US Coast Guard in Baltimore at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, to come to the aid of the woman, who suffered injuries less than five hours into their trip on the 960-foot Carnival Legend ship. The cruise, which was heading to Nassau in the Bahamas, was approximately seven miles east of Point Lookout when the Aviation Command got the emergency call to come to …
Coast Guard Rescues Pair From Vessel Grounded Off Jersey Shore Coast Guard Rescues Pair From Vessel Grounded Off Jersey Shore
Coast Guard Rescues Pair From Vessel Grounded Off Jersey Shore The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two boaters after their vessel ran aground off the coast of Ocean County, authorities said. Coast Guard watchstanders received an initial radio alert Monday night, April 3, and tried to make callbacks but were unsuccessful, they said in a press statement. As units prepared to respond, the Coast Guard received a report from the New Jersey State Police that a 38-foot vessel ran aground on the north jetty of Barnegat Inlet. Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light launched a 45-foot response boat medium and a 27-foot utility boat. Once on scene, the crew of the 27-foo…
There's More To See In Atlantic County Than A Boardwalk There's More To See In Atlantic County Than A Boardwalk
There's More To See In Atlantic County Than A Boardwalk Atlantic County is known for its stunning beaches and natural beauty, but did you know that it's also home to several incredible historic sites?  With a rich history stretching back hundreds of years, there are many amazing places to explore in Atlantic County that you may not even know exist. Here are five that you’ll want to add to your list of must-see locations on your next visit. Absecon Lighthouse. You'll find the third-tallest masonry lighthouse in the United States in Atlantic County. Located right in Atlantic City, the lighthouse, which stands 171 feet tall, began operations in 1…
Watch: Sailboat Explodes At Long Island Marina, 1 Airlifted To Hospital Watch: Sailboat Explodes At Long Island Marina, 1 Airlifted To Hospital
Watch: Sailboat Explodes At Long Island Marina, 1 Airlifted To Hospital A man is recovering after being pulled from the wreckage of a sailboat that exploded at a Long Island marina. Emergency crews in Islip were called at around 10:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, with reports that a boat had exploded at a dock in Islip Canal, located on Main Street, according to Suffolk County Police. When police and medics arrived, there was a strong odor of gas, police said. Officers searched the boat before finding and disabling a leaking propane tank. Footage from last nights boat explosion in Islip. Follow L & L wholesale bait to see additional video. Posted by Our Is…
7th Dead Whale Washes Up On Jersey Shore 7th Dead Whale Washes Up On Jersey Shore
7th Dead Whale Washes Up On Jersey Shore A seventh dead humpback whale has washed up on the Jersey Shore, this time in Brigantine. State and marine mammal experts had responded on Friday, Jan 13 to Brigantine Beach a half-mile beyond a former U.S. Coast Guard station.  There was much speculation on social media whether offshore testing for wind turbines has played a role in their deaths.  The latest whale was described as a 20-foot juvenile. The dead whale washed up just miles from where another whale was found in Atlantic City on Saturday, Jan. 7. It was the seventh dead whale washed up in 39 days.
Video: Crews Responding To Boat Fire At Long Island Home (Developing) Video: Crews Responding To Boat Fire At Long Island Home (Developing)
Video: Crews Responding To Boat Fire At Long Island Home (Developing) Emergency crews responded to reports of a boat fire at a home on Long Island Thursday afternoon, Dec. 29. The incident was reported at around 3 p.m. at a home in Wantagh, located near Riverside Drive and Hemlock Place. Video posted on Twitter shows a small boat fully engulfed in flames with a large plume of black smoke visible for miles. If you’re in the Bellmore area & see this cloud of smoke, it’s not a house fire but a boat fire. pic.twitter.com/qypjJlN5yV — Will Chiarucci (@WillChiarucci) December 29, 2022 Multiple agencies were called to the scene, including the state Depart…
Englewood Woman Drowns On Company Retreat In Miami: Report Englewood Woman Drowns On Company Retreat In Miami: Report
Englewood Woman Drowns On Company Retreat In Miami: Report A 56-year-old executive recruiter from Bergen County drowned while on a company retreat in Miami this week, VINnews reports. Elaine Mehler of Englewood was pulled from Biscayne Bay near Miami's Jungle Island in "extremely critical condition" around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, WPLG Local 10 in Miami reported, citing Miami Fire Rescue. Mehler was airlifted to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Miami, where she was pronounced dead. Witnesses said Mehler apparently dove into the bay from a boat for a swim when she went missing. City of Miami Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade …
NJ Sailors Found Alive Clung To Hope For 10 Days NJ Sailors Found Alive Clung To Hope For 10 Days
NJ Sailors Found Alive Clung To Hope For 10 Days The two New Jersey sailors found alive after 10 days missing at sea are telling their tale. Kevin Hyde, 65, and Joe DiTommasso, 76, departed Cape May on the Atrevida II NJ 7033HN) on Nov. 27, headed for Marathon FL.They were last in contact with family and friends on Dec. 3, when they departed Oregon Inlet, North Carolina.  They didn't have any power, fuel, water, food or radios. But they did have hope. DiTomasso credited his grandfather and "the cross of Jesus," he tells 6abc. "Every morning I'd wake up and kiss it and say the Our Father. And if nobody does not believe there's a Lord, th…
FOUND ALIVE: Florida-Bound Sailboat That Left From NJ Located After 10 Days Without Contact FOUND ALIVE: Florida-Bound Sailboat That Left From NJ Located After 10 Days Without Contact
Found Alive: Florida-Bound Sailboat That Left From NJ Located After 10 Days Without Contact Two New Jersey sailors missing at sea for nearly ten days have been found alive. Kevin Hyde, 655, and Joe DiTommasso, 76, departed Cape May on the Atrevida II NJ 7033HN) and were headed toward Marathon, FL, the US Coast Guard said. They were last in contact with family and friends on Dec. 3, when they departed Oregon Inlet, North Carolina.  Hyde and DiTommasso were found alive approximately 214 miles east of Delaware on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 4:18 p.m., and were brought aboard Silver Muna with a pet dog. They were evaluated by the vessel’s medical staff with no immediate c…
Florida-Bound Sailboat That Left From NJ Reported Missing Florida-Bound Sailboat That Left From NJ Reported Missing
Florida-Bound Sailboat That Left From NJ Reported Missing A sailboat headed to Florida from New Jersey has been reported missing by the US Coast Guard. Kevin Hyde, 64, and Joe DiTommasso, 76, departed Cape May on the Atrevida II NJ 7033HN) and is headed toward Marathon, FL, the US Coast Guard said. The vessel is a 30-foot Catalina with a bluish-purple hull, while superstructure, and white sails and was last seen on Dec. 3, when it left Oregon Inlet, NC on its way to Jupiter, FL. Atrevida II may have stopped in Morehead City, NC, but this information was not confirmed, officials said. If you or someone you know has any information …