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American teen and two others killed in avalanche

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ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND – A tragic avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt claimed the lives of three individuals, including an American teenager, on Monday, according to local law enforcement. Additionally, one person sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The avalanche, which occurred around 2 p.m. in the off-piste region of the Riffelberg, above the resort and beneath the iconic Matterhorn peak, led to a swift and intensive rescue operation. …

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Rescue operation in ends in police shooting, one suspect dead

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ – On Monday, late in the morning, a rescue operation by the Scottsdale police ended in gunfire, leaving one suspect dead and two officers slightly injured in Mesa. The incident unfolded at the Moreno’s Mexican Grill parking lot, where the special assignments unit of the Scottsdale Police Department spotted two suspects detaining a man in their car, said Officer Aaron Bolin of the Scottsdale Police. The series of events escalated as one of …

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Coal plant collapse leaves one worker dead, another trapped

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MARTIN, KY – Tragedy struck an abandoned coal plant in eastern Kentucky as an 11-story building collapsed on Tuesday night, resulting in the loss of one worker’s life and ongoing rescue efforts to locate another. The incident unfolded at the Martin Mine Prep Plant in Martin County around 6:30 p.m. ET, as reported by Kentucky Emergency Management. The coal sorting structure crumbled, trapping two workers beneath layers of concrete and steel. Since Tuesday night, rescue …

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Man rescued after five days and plunging more than 100 feet in pickup

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KERN COUNTY, CA – A motorist in Southern California, who had been trapped in a wrecked pickup truck for five days, was rescued on Saturday. The vehicle had plummeted 100 feet into a ravine, leaving the driver immobilized and unable to escape. The incident occurred on a secluded, winding road between Arvin and Stallion Springs, according to the Kern County Fire Department. The rescue operation was initiated just before 11 a.m. after a passerby noticed …

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Boat sinks crossing the British Channel at least six killed

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In a tragic turn of events, a boat carrying migrants capsized in the English Channel early Sunday, resulting in the death of at least six individuals. The boat was among numerous others attempting the perilous crossing from France to England, leading French authorities to launch a large-scale rescue operation around 6 a.m. local time. Local mayor Franck Dhersin reported that several of the boats encountered significant difficulties during the crossing. The bodies of the deceased …

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Obama’s chef dead after paddle boarding accident at Matha’s Vineyard

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The former personal chef to the Obama family, Tafari Campbell, has tragically lost his life in a paddleboarding accident. The 45-year-old was found drowned in the waters of Edgartown Great Pond, near the Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate. The incident was confirmed by local authorities on Monday. Campbell had a significant history with the Obama family, having served as a sous chef during Barack Obama’s presidency. He was later employed as the family’s personal chef after …

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