Rescuers are working to reach people trapped after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines, causing significant damage and potential casualties.

A 12-year-old girl drowned in the Dniester river in Tiraspol on June 9 while swimming with a friend. Rescuers reported she suddenly went under water.

Slovak mountain rescuers found the body of a Polish climber on Sunday, after contact with the man was lost on Saturday. Rescuers reported that the man had fallen from a great height.

Mountain rescuers and their specially trained dogs conducted an international exercise in the Krkonoše Mountains, practicing the search for people lost in the challenging terrain near Labská bouda.

A tragic accident occurred in Bihać when a man drove his car into the Una River and died. Firefighters and rescuers were on the scene to extract the vehicle from the river channel.

CGDIS rescuers attended to eight injured individuals on Tuesday, with four of them resulting from an accident in Fels, Luxembourg.

Lithuanian firefighters and rescuers are urging the public to act responsibly near water bodies as the swimming season begins, highlighting that 20 children have drowned in the past five years.

An explosion at a mining site in Kaungtup village, Myanmar, near the Chinese border, has resulted in the deaths of at least 43 people, with rescuers digging for bodies.

A massive blast from stored mining explosives in Kaungtup village, northeastern Myanmar, on Sunday killed at least 38 people, with rescue and charity groups using excavation machinery to recover bodies.

A cave rescue operation is facing numerous challenges, including 'coffee' colored water, tunnels as wide as a pizza, and toxic air, as rescuers attempt to reach trapped miners. Questions remain about the miners' safety and their ability to use unfamiliar diving equipment.

The search for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin on Gunung Batu Putih has narrowed after wildlife camera footage confirmed she was heading towards Sukaneka Camp. Rescuers are continuing their efforts, retrieving trail camera data and following a message from Jaslinda indicating she reached the summit.

A tourist has died in the Tatra Mountains after falling 30 meters near Zawracik Kasprowego; rescuers were alerted when the young man did not return from his mountain excursion.

Rescuers in Laos are urgently requesting more oxygen to aid in the ongoing operation to save seven divers who remain trapped in a flooded cave.

Rescuers in Laos are continuing their efforts to reach seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave for almost a week, with the team, which includes members from the 2018 Thai cave rescue, expressing confidence in reaching the group soon. Meanwhile, the Philippines concluded rescue efforts for 16 people missing after a building collapse in Angeles City.

A series of intense Israeli airstrikes targeted southern and eastern Lebanon, including a village in the Bekaa Valley, where rescuers recovered at least 12 bodies from the rubble, despite an existing truce.

Moldovan authorities continue to manage the situation following abundant rainfall last weekend, deploying dozens of rescuers and equipment to prevent and reduce flood risks across the country.

An 80-year-old woman died and an 84-year-old man was seriously injured in a severe mountain accident above Locarno, Switzerland. Rescuers could only confirm the death of the woman.

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations rescuers have arrived in Tajikistan to participate in multinational emergency response exercises focused on disaster preparedness.

Rescuers provided assistance to an injured tourist in the Greater Chimgan Mountains of Uzbekistan, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Mountain rescuers and a helicopter unit assisted an injured hiker who fell in a mountain hut in the Veliki Snežnik area on Saturday evening, transporting her to the hospital.

On Saturday afternoon, beachgoers at Melnragė beach noticed a man drowning and called for help. Rescuers arrived in time to see the man disappear underwater, but a multi-hour search operation proved unsuccessful.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu thanked rescuers and called on the government to provide immediate assistance to regions affected by recent floods. She emphasized the ongoing difficult situation and the need for damage assessment and support.

Six Lebanese rescuers were killed in two Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon within the last 24 hours, according to the country's Ministry of Health, which condemned the attacks as a violation.

Following heavy rains and strong winds on Thursday, May 21, rescuers and firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) were called to intervene in multiple incidents across Moldova. These interventions included clearing fallen trees, addressing household floods, and unblocking an ambulance.

Images from Ukraine's Kharkiv region depict the stark contrast between soldiers returning from the front lines and rescuers responding to new attacks in the city.

Volunteer rescuers in Southern Saimaa have moved to a new station in Kanavansuu, allowing them to reach accident scenes significantly faster. The South Karelia Rescue Department also operates from the same base.

Emergency services are continuing their search for three people, including two Romanian women, who went missing after a building collapsed in Görlitz, Saxony, Germany, sifting through rubble for signs of life.

Latvian rescuers are cautioning the public about the dangers of swimming in cold water during the first warm days of the year, emphasizing that people often drown in backyard ponds and ditches.

Weather authorities have issued heavy rain alerts for regions including Kerala, India, and warned of downpours and snow in Poland's Tatra Mountains. Rescuers are advising against hiking in affected areas due to the severe conditions.

Rescuers are warning of difficult conditions in the Polish mountains, particularly in the Tatras, where a serious accident occurred during a storm on Saturday. The weather remains dangerous and discourages hiking in various mountain ranges.

Emotional new images have been released showing the moment 5-year-old Alex was found by mountain rescuers in Sibiu, who dressed him and gave him food, with the boy currently hospitalized.

Alex, a child who went missing in a forest in Sibiu County, Romania, was found alive after hours of searching by hundreds of rescuers. A helicopter crew member spotted something blue in a clearing, leading to the child's rescue.

Following heavy rainfall on Tuesday, May 12, rescuers and firefighters intervened to assist affected citizens, pumping water from flooded homes and performing other relief operations, including towing a stuck ambulance.

Firefighters are not only needed to help people; this year, rescuers have come to the aid of over a hundred animals, sometimes even sheltering them in fire stations.

Rescuers and forestry workers have successfully contained a large-scale forest fire over an area of 250 hectares in the Polissia Nature Reserve in Ukraine's Zhytomyr region.

The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that two rescuers from the Islamic Health Committee, an organization affiliated with the Shiite movement Hezbollah, were killed and five others injured in Israeli bombings in southern Lebanon.

A 55-year-old Czech tourist passed away in Saxon Switzerland, Germany, on Friday despite resuscitation efforts by rescuers.

A five-year-old girl was found alive 24 hours after a car accident, having survived inside an overturned vehicle next to her deceased parents. Rescuers discovered the child a full day after the crash, highlighting a remarkable story of survival.

A baby hippo was rescued from a lake in Kenya. Now Bumpy cuddles with its rescuers day and night.

Rescuers are tackling a peat bog fire in Viljandi County, Estonia, which has been burning since the weekend.

Japanese police have dispatched a rescue team to the country’s Northern Alps to search for two missing climbers, including a 30-year-old man from Hong Kong, after they were stranded on treacherous slopes.

Mountain rescuers have issued a major avalanche warning for the steep valleys of the Bucegi Massif in Romania, advising tourists to avoid high-altitude routes and steep valleys.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė extended congratulations to firefighters and rescuers on their professional holiday, thanking them for their service.

A kitten, named Elmer by rescuers, received lifesaving care and found a new home after being discovered in a bucket of glue, requiring hours of soaking in canola oil to remove the adhesive.

Rescuers have expanded their search efforts following a fatal boat accident in central India, with four individuals still reported missing.

American journalist Alec Luhn, who was missing for six days in the Norwegian mountains before being found, has returned to Norway to express gratitude to his rescuers.

The suffering of a roe deer trapped in a fence has ended, with rescuers sharing details of the operation and indicating that the animal will need to wait before returning to the forest.

Rescuers have recovered the last victims from the Indonesia train wreck, according to Naharnet.

A tourist died in a fatal climbing accident on Świnica in the Tatra Mountains after slipping and falling, prompting rescuers to urge caution for hikers.

Firefighters in Ukraine's Chernihiv region extinguished multiple fires caused by Russian attacks on April 25 and 26, with rescuers documenting the damage in Chernihiv, Borzna, and Horodnia communities.

A serious car accident occurred near the Pabradė polygon in Lithuania on Saturday evening, where a Toyota veered off the road and crashed into trees, requiring rescuers to extract the occupants who sustained various injuries.

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu visited villages in the Ialoveni district that were severely affected by heavy rains on June 7, stating that services are continuing to eliminate the consequences of the bad weather, which was a difficult night for residents and rescuers.

Australian rescuers saved a dog that was swept out to sea and swam nearly a kilometer to an island.

The EU is preparing to send a record number of rescuers to high-risk areas, as climate researchers warn that this year's wildfire season could be particularly severe, according to an EU Commissioner.

Rescuers in Klaipėda, Lithuania, conducted an unusual operation to remove a dead seal from the Northern Pier, with another dead seal later discovered on the coast.

Divers in Laos are in a race against time to locate two men still trapped in a flooded cave network, days after one person was rescued and four others escaped.

48 new police officers and firefighters-rescuers from the Emergency Situations Department took an oath in Kragujevac, Serbia, on Police Day.

A 52-year-old glider pilot was injured in Havlíčkův Brod during an emergency landing when he struck a sign near a gas station, which then caught fire. Rescuers transported the pilot to the hospital, and the road was closed.

The death toll from a chemical spill at a paper mill in Washington state has increased to 11 after rescuers recovered the bodies of all nine previously missing individuals.

As summer holidays begin, rescuers in Latvia are reminding parents and children about water safety measures to prevent accidents, noting that the number of incidents remains high due to insufficient supervision.

Airmen and helicopter rescuers from the Montenegrin Army evacuated an injured foreign hiker from the Crvena Greda peak on Durmitor mountain using a side hoist.

A yellow code for atmospheric instability has been issued in Moldova, forecasting rain accompanied by electrical discharges and hail. Rescuers recommend avoiding travel during storms.

A report details allegations of Israel's military actions targeting paramedics operating in Lebanon, raising concerns about the safety of rescue workers.

Emergency work has been completed at a shopping center building in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, which sustained damage during a Russian attack.

Students at a primary school in Police, Poland, consulted an AI chat after a classmate was stung by an insect, then called rescuers, leading to a medical helicopter being dispatched to the scene.

Rescuers successfully freed an injured climber who was pinned under a massive 16,000-pound boulder on Oregon's Mount Hood in a complex operation, airlifting them to safety with recovery expected.

Photographer Alžběta Jungrová, a prominent figure in Czech documentary photography for three decades, expresses emotion when observing rescuers, particularly a moment of a rescuer comforting an elderly woman.

Rescuers in Laos are continuing efforts to reach villagers trapped in a flooded cave, while the Philippines concluded its search for missing persons after a building collapse in Angeles City.

A 12-year-old boy was found dead in France with a tightly bound wet bath towel around his neck; rescuers were unable to revive him, and a 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death.

Little remains of Kostiantynivka, a city on the front lines, where rescuers risk their lives to evacuate the few remaining residents from the devastated area.

Rescue teams are tirelessly working 24/7 in an effort to locate individuals who have gone missing following an unspecified incident or disaster.

A Ukrainian citizen who had been stranded for nearly a week in Romania's Maramureș Mountains was successfully rescued in a joint operation by border police and mountain rescuers.

Two tourists were rescued by mountain rescuers after sliding on snow and falling approximately 100 meters into a ravine in Romania's Caraiman Massif. One of the tourists sustained multiple injuries.

Romanian mountain rescue teams saved 74 people from the mountains in the last 24 hours, with 32 individuals transported to hospitals by ambulance. Two other people required further intervention.

The number of fatalities from a residential building collapse in Fez, Morocco, has increased to at least 15, including two children, with rescuers continuing to search the rubble.

Rescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode".

Rescuers are battling floods in China's Hubei province, where three people have died and four remain missing.

The second season of the ARD documentary series 'In höchster Not,' focusing on mountain rescuers on the Zugspitze and Watzmann, has been airing since early May, offering thrilling suspense, educational content, and portrayals of unique characters.

Rescuers are battling floods in China's Hubei province, where three people have died and four others are currently missing.

Rescuers in Guangxi have recovered two additional bodies following a river crash. The recovery efforts continue at the site of the incident.

A young Polish woman fell from a cliff at Mogren 2 beach in Budva, Montenegro, suffering head injuries. Rescuers from the Budva Protection and Rescue Service extracted her.

A 69-year-old man attacked EKAV rescuers in Neapoli, Thessaloniki, last night while they were providing first aid, reportedly while he was intoxicated.

A mass accident between Nové Ruskov and Sečovce resulted in multiple injuries. The road is completely closed, and firefighters and rescuers are on site.

LUMUT, May 13 —  Four bodies were recovered in the waters off Pulau Pangkor today during the second day of a...

Rescuers in Canterbury, New Zealand, were instructed to hold back unless a catastrophic event occurred, as a man and his dogs remained stranded in a flooded river.

Rescuers from the Search and Rescue Organization in Novi Sad successfully rescued an injured man who had fallen on Fruška Gora mountain near Popovice, above Sremski Karlovci.

Russia launched a destructive series of attacks on Ukraine on May 5-6, employing a strategy of initial bombings followed by drones targeting rescuers, resulting in nearly thirty deaths and many injuries across the country, with Zaporizhzhia being heavily affected.

Rescue teams are actively working to free a vehicle that became stuck in the Waimakariri River near Christchurch, following overnight storms and heavy rain across several regions.

The whereabouts and condition of a humpback whale released into the North Sea remain unknown due to missing GPS data. The responsible Environment Ministry is demanding answers, threatening legal action against the rescuers if necessary.

A Russian drone attack struck a kindergarten in Sumy, Ukraine, resulting in two fatalities and seven injuries. Rescuers found the body of another woman in the rubble.

This article highlights emergency services that have been assisting residents for 25 years, particularly with unexpected accidents in apartment buildings such as burst pipes, clogged sewage systems, and electrical failures. These incidents can cause significant damage to both private and common property.

Three people, including rescuers, have died after a yacht sank off the Australian coast.

Emergency services in Estonia responded to and put out 16 forest and grass fires on Saturday, with most incidents attributed to campfires or grilling. No injuries were reported.

Rescuers in Ternopil have contained a fire that erupted following enemy drone strikes. Nine industrial facilities were reportedly hit in the attack.

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation  Kuwait Times

Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation  The Straits Times

Construction has begun on modern stations for mountain rescuers in Kouty nad Desnou and Ramzová in the Jeseníky Mountains, Czech Republic, with the state investing over 80 million crowns.

Amidst ongoing conflict, individuals in Khartoum are being highlighted for their efforts to sustain the city and its residents. These 'rescuers' are working to keep essential services and life going in the war-torn capital.

Rescue workers have completed emergency response operations at the site of a four-story building partially destroyed by a Russian strike in Ukraine. The incident resulted in six fatalities and 23 injuries.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Maasim, Sarangani, has claimed at least 37 lives and displaced roughly 20,000 people, with rescuers still searching for trapped individuals. The Department of Education estimates P51.69 million is needed for school repairs, while the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has been lauded for extending humanitarian assistance to affected communities.

Romanian mountain rescuers have issued a series of safety recommendations for summer mountain activities, warning tourists about increased sightings of bears and vipers. They advise visitors not to overexert themselves, to be properly equipped, and to be prepared for encounters with wildlife.

A cat named Carlos bit rescuers who were attempting to get it down from a tree on Andrássy Avenue in Budapest, despite the arrival of a lift basket.

Rescuers have suspended their search for two miners believed to be trapped in a flooded cave in Laos.

Prague firefighters and rescuers are conducting a training exercise on the Vltava River for a ship collision, involving 200 people and simulating an incident similar to one in Budapest.

ANGELES CITY — Rescuers recovered the body of an infant from the rubble of the collapsed nine-storey building in Barangay Balibago here on Tuesday evening (June 2), further raising the death toll…

Rescuers and citizens in Zvornik have been searching for eight days for a boy who went missing in the Drina River. Separately, a search for a young man was conducted in the Baltic Sea using a jet ski.

Police K9 Unit dogs Rabel and Tyson have been deployed to assist in the search for a missing 78-year-old individual in a Johor plantation.

A blast on Sunday at a building in northeastern Myanmar said to have been storing explosives for mining has killed more than 45 people, according to rescuers and independent media reports. About 70 other people were injured in the explosion that took place around noon in the village of Kaungtup, in Namhkam township. The area, located about 3 kilometres (2 miles) south of the Chinese border, is under the control of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, an ethnic armed group which has engaged in...

Hedgehog rescuers are appealing to the public to carefully check areas before cutting or strimming vegetation. This plea aims to prevent accidental harm to hedgehogs, especially during nesting seasons, emphasizing the importance of wildlife protection.

Montenegro's Ministry of Defense reported that air force and helicopter rescue teams evacuated a mountaineer with head and suspected spinal injuries using a side hoist, transporting them to the Clinical Center of Montenegro.

Several localities in northern and southern Moldova were affected by thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds on May 30, with emergency services clearing fallen trees and damaged roofs in multiple districts.

A Ukrainian man, who had fled his country and entered Romania, was rescued by mountain rescuers in the Maramureș Mountains after getting lost in an area of cliffs and waterfalls. Described as well-equipped and physically prepared, he had previously fought on the front lines.

A chemical tanker implosion in Washington has resulted in at least one fatality, with rescuers having no hope of finding survivors. The major explosion in the chemical reservoir has also left others missing.

Rescuers in Moldova's Călărași district are continuing efforts to mitigate the consequences of a May 23 flood and are strengthening a dam near Gârbovăț and Bularda, where 20 settlements remain at risk.

Comedian Laura Clery was injured in a freak accident when a 600-pound refrigerator fell on her. She praised the rescuers who came to her aid.

Rescuers are continuing their prevention and intervention efforts in high-risk areas following abundant rainfall and a challenging hydrological situation in recent days.

Two tourists from Bucharest were rescued by mountain rescuers after falling approximately 100 meters from Brâna Mare a Caraimanului in the Bucegi Massif, with officials stating they were very lucky.

Rescue teams are actively searching for 23 individuals who remain missing following the collapse of a building in the Philippines.

As mountain tourism in Almaty, Kazakhstan, experiences a surge in popularity, rescuers, tourism officials, and mountaineers are raising concerns and pushing for enhanced safety measures.

Rescuers have successfully extinguished fires caused by Russian attacks in four communities within Ukraine's Sumy region on May 22.

Israeli strikes on the Lebanese villages of Deir Qanoun and Hanaway resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including a child and six rescuers.

Water rescuers and firefighters in Poland have been granted new powers, allowing them to issue commands and signals to road users, similar to police officers, to direct traffic.

Latvia has officially opened its swimming season with 61 authorized bathing spots, prompting rescuers and law enforcement to remind the public to observe caution and safety while enjoying water activities.

A Czech diplomat tragically died during an expedition in the Chilean Andes. He reportedly called for help, but rescuers later found him deceased.

Rescuers are battling severe floods in Hubei province, China, where three people have died and four remain missing.

A Labrador cross was successfully rescued from a six-meter crevice in North York Moors National Park, England, by a team of about 20 rescuers.

A 19-year-old man died in Bistrița-Năsăud, Romania, after falling with his motorcycle into a ravine while doing enduro, with rescuers finding him in cardiac arrest.

A 69-year-old intoxicated man reportedly attacked EKAV paramedics in Thessaloniki. The incident involved the man assaulting the rescuers who were responding to a call.

A five-year-old boy named Alexandru was found alive after dozens of hours of intense searching involving hundreds of police, gendarmes, and volunteers in Sibiu, Romania. Rescuers described the moment of his discovery as emotional.

A new training center for rescuers has opened in Ostrava, Czech Republic, where professionals and students can practice managing real-life emergency situations, including high-stress scenarios with artificial blood.

Estonia is increasingly relying on volunteer rescuers, whose role is expanding from emergency response to broader crisis preparedness efforts.

Slovak rescuers emphasize eight key principles for tourists to prevent accidents in the mountains, highlighting the importance of responsible preparation and not underestimating risks.

Motorcyclists, who are considered the most vulnerable road users, have returned to the roads, facing a four times higher risk of accidents. Police, rescuers, and safe driving instructors emphasize that the first spring rides are typically the most dangerous, urging caution.

Lithuania's national bird, a stork, required assistance from firefighters and rescuers after it became trapped, needing human intervention to escape what was described as "civilization's traps."

Salvamont Romania and the Red Cross are engaged in a legal dispute stemming from the use of the red cross symbol in the mountain rescuers' logo. The Red Cross has taken the matter to court, asserting its exclusive rights to the symbol.

The 'Záchranka' emergency app in the Liberec region of the Czech Republic is expanding its services to include mountain and water rescue teams, with the region committing 40,000 CZK monthly for the enhanced coverage.

A boat capsized in rough seas off Australia, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, two of whom were rescuers responding to the incident.

A yacht sank off the Australian coast, leading to the deaths of three people. Among the deceased were individuals involved in the rescue efforts.

Israeli military operations resulted in casualties across the region, with one Palestinian killed and four wounded in a West Bank raid. Separately, an Israeli strike in South Lebanon killed one person and wounded rescuers.

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least one person and injured four rescuers, prompting an evacuation warning despite a fragile truce. The Lebanese health ministry condemned the attacks.

The death toll from a boat accident on the Narmada river has risen to nine, with rescuers recounting a 'deeply moving' moment of a mother and child found in a tight embrace.

Emergency services in Šumperk, Czech Republic, conducted a months-long planned exercise simulating a fictional drug lab explosion and fire, testing firefighters, rescuers, and police with unknown chemicals and injured participants.

Eight people, including civil defense rescuers, were killed and two soldiers wounded in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to the country's Health Ministry, despite an existing ceasefire.

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation announced the partial restoration of 100 million gallons per day of water supply, addressing a shortage caused by maintenance work on a main line.

An opinion piece discusses the perilous conditions faced by rescuers in war zones, who must identify drone threats and make critical decisions in environments where delays can be fatal.