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Flash Floods Leave Dozens Dead in Pakistan After Worst Storm in 35 Years
Bloomberg
... keep from being swept away by the water. “All communications are cut off and we're unable to contact our rescue service in the province,” Anwar Kazmi, ...
Flood Watch: roundup of severe floods around the worldReuters AlertNet
Rivers burst, floods kill at least 60 in PakistanThe Associated Press

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Chemicals washed into China river
BBC News
Rescue teams in northeast China are working to retrieve 3000 barrels of chemicals washed into a major river, state media says. Severe floods washed the ...
Floodwater Traps 30000 In Northeastern China CityRTT News
Floods Trap Thousands in Northeast ChinaVoice of America
Waters of polluted Chinese river to reach Russian border on August 4RIA Novosti
AsiaOne -The Associated Press -AFP
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Health officials offer tips for staying safe in the heat
NorthJersey.com
If you have to be out, stay well hydrated," Verona Rescue Squad President Susan DeWitt said. "People don't drink enough water," Cedar Grove Ambulance and ...

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Water Rescue Teams On Their Toes With Rivers High
FOX2now.com
In Jefferson County, stranded boaters are keeping swift water rescue teams busy. From flash flooding to raging rivers, Rock Community Fire Protection ...

Heroic Water Rescue In Richfield
KSTP.com
That man who generally helps with crashes and flat tires was up to his neck in the water pulling people out the passenger door of the car. ...

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Teenager drowns at sea after rescue effort off Blackpool pier
The Guardian
Members of the public spotted the teenager in trouble in the water at 3.40pm and alerted the emergency services. The rescue operation by lifeboat and ...
Teenager drowns at sea after Blackpool searchAFP
Boy, 14, drowns in sea off BlackpoolBBC News
Teenage boy dies in sea tragedyThe Press Association
News Fire -4ni.co.uk -Blackpool Gazette
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Coast Guard Sees Spike in Lake Michigan Rescue Calls
WBAY
"People running out of fuel to people in the water to vessels taking on water to overdue vessels, people not being there on time," USCG Chief Pat Rengers ...
US Coast Guard, Protector of Lake MichiganChicago Public Radio
Special Report: Dangerous watersSheboygan Press
Search for missing Sheboygan teenager in Lake Michigan suspended indefinitelyFOX6Now.com Milwaukee
Sheboygan Press -Wisconsin Radio Network -Appleton Post Crescent

Lifeguards Learn Life-Saving Water Rescue Skills - KTUL (blog)

Lifeguards Learn Life-Saving Water Rescue Skills KTUL (blog) Every summer, Broken Arrow firefighters and lifeguards train together on how to rescue people properly who have been injured in a water accident. ...

Swift water rescue saves four family members - WYMT

Lexington Herald Leader

Swift water rescue saves four family members WYMT "It was coming in so fast---looked like water was gonna fill up the whole car before the firefighters got there," explained 9-year-old Sarah Rogers, ... Family Rescued in Berea FloodingWTVQ all 17 news articles »

Oil spill gawking leads to water rescue in Emmett - Battle Creek Enquirer

CBC.ca

Oil spill gawking leads to water rescue in Emmett Battle Creek Enquirer Fire crews in water rescue suits waded into the river and rescued the caller. The man, 31, of Emmett Township, said he launched his canoe into the river ... West Michigan's oil spill FAQsWOOD-TV Oil spill near Kalamazoo River causes stench, messDetroit Free Press Enbridge leak in Michigan gives ammo to pipeline criticsVancouver Sun allvoices -Lansing State Journal -Michigan Messenger all 1,948...