National Force police officer disappears in river during operation in Yanomami Land
A police officer from the National Force has gone missing in a river in Roraima while participating in an operation against illegal mining in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory.
4 homes cut off by landslide near Coquitlam River
A landslide near the Coquitlam River in B.C. has cut off access to four homes and caused power outages in the area.
Pink river dolphin rescued in canal in Belém dies despite treatment
A pink river dolphin rescued in Belém, Brazil, died despite extensive veterinary treatment.
Good-humored and acting 'far beyond the oath': who was the municipal guard who died while saving a woman who jumped into a river in RS
A municipal guard in Brazil drowned while attempting to save a woman who jumped into the Rio dos Sinos.
Body of man who disappeared in river in Teodoro Sampaio is found
A 58-year-old man's body, who drowned in the confluence of the Paranapanema and Pirapozinho Rivers in Teodoro Sampaio, was found by fishermen after rescue efforts resumed.
Pink river dolphin found in canal in Belém; 'totally unusual situation,' says biologist
A pink river dolphin was discovered in an urban canal in Belém, causing curiosity and concern among local residents and prompting a rescue effort.
Vappu Mare Went Her Own Way – Rescuers Had a Big Night's Work
A runaway mare, Vappu, was rescued after falling into the ice-covered Kemijoki river in Rovaniemi, Finland.
A horse that escaped has fallen through the ice in the Kemijoki River
A horse that escaped from its stable fell through the ice on the Kemijoki River but was rescued by its caretakers.
Firefighters resume search for four-year-old girl who disappeared in the Tocantins River
Search efforts are ongoing for a four-year-old girl who went missing in the Tocantins River in Tocantinópolis, Brazil.
Body of young man found after falling into river in Cuenca
The lifeless body of a young man who fell into the Tomebamba River in Cuenca was discovered on March 15.
4-Year-Old Child Goes Missing in Tocantins River in Tocantinópolis
Firefighters are searching for a four-year-old girl who went missing in the Tocantins River in Tocantinópolis, Brazil.
Video: drone locates 93-year-old man missing for days in the woods after falling from a 15-meter cliff in PA
A 93-year-old man was found after being missing for nearly six days in the woods of Novo Progresso, Brazil, having survived by drinking rainwater and river water.
Homes inundated and locals banding together: NT flooding in pictures
Severe flooding in Australia's Northern Territory has led to evacuations and community efforts to rescue those affected.
Firefighters in Šakiai District Rescued a Person from a Car that Fell into a River
Firefighters in Šakiai District rescued a driver from a car that had fallen into a river.
A car fell into a river in the Šakiai district, firefighters rescued the driver
Firefighters in Šakiai district rescued a driver whose car fell into a river during an incident reported early in the morning.
Three bodies recovered, five rescued as bus plunges into Oyo river
Three bodies have been recovered, and five people rescued after a bus plunged into the Ariyo River in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Drones join the search for two soldiers missing after accident on the Santiago River
Emergency teams continue search and rescue operations for two soldiers missing in the Santiago River in Morona Santiago after a boating incident.
Body found entangled in tree roots in the Parnaíba River, in the coast of Piauí
A body was discovered trapped in the roots of trees in the Parnaíba River after a fisherman reported seeing it floating.
Chopper rescues pair and dog from croc-inhabited floodwaters in Katherine
A helicopter rescue operation saved two individuals and their dog from floodwaters in Katherine, as the region faces significant flooding, the second worst on record.
Curious discovery: a subantarctic penguin appeared on the shore of the La Plata River in Vicente López
A king penguin was rescued from the La Plata River shore in Vicente López, Argentina, surprising locals due to its distance from its natural habitat.
VIDEO: Man rescued after falling into the Pardo River in downtown Poços de Caldas, MG
A man approximately 60 years old was rescued by firefighters after falling into the Pardo River in Poços de Caldas, Brazil, where he was holding onto a tree branch to avoid being swept away by strong currents.
Two soldiers reported missing in Morona Santiago
Two soldiers are reported missing after a boating accident on the Santiago River in Tiwintza, Ecuador.
Mother Jumped into River Leaving 2-3 Year Old Children on Bridge; Rescued by People
A mother, after leaving her two young children on a bridge in Jharkhand, jumped into the river and was subsequently rescued by nearby onlookers.
'We've lost everything': Sudden flooding at Darwin River shocks residents
Residents of Darwin River, Australia, were caught off guard by sudden flooding that left many without their homes and in need of rescue.
Rescuers demonstrate on the Daugava River to warn about fragile ice
Rescuers in Latvia are educating winter swimmers about the dangers of thin ice on the Daugava River while emphasizing key safety measures.
A young man slipped down a steep slope by the Vilnelė River in Vilnius: firefighters were needed for help
A young man in Vilnius slipped down a steep slope and required firefighters' assistance to reach safety.
Firefighters search for lifeguard who drowned after rescuing tourists in the Itapecuruzinho River, in Carolina
Firefighters in Maranhão are searching for a lifeguard who drowned while rescuing two tourists in the Itapecuruzinho River.
A Bystander Noticed the Boys' Dangerous Game – A Strong Message from the Rescue Service
A passerby reported two boys playing on thin ice on the Lapuanjoki River in Lapualla, prompting a warning from the South Ostrobothnia Fire and Rescue Service.
VIDEO: Spring Madness: Students' Wild Ice Rafting Prompted Rescue Services to Intervene
Two men were seen rafting on a large ice floe in the Emajõgi River in Tartu, Estonia, prompting rescue services to intervene due to the risky situation.
'I thought of my children,' says restaurant owner who saved three children from drowning in AP
A restaurant owner in Macapá, Brazil, heroically rescued three children from drowning in the Amazon River.
Intense rain in Quito caused workers to become trapped in the Machángara River: firefighters managed to rescue them
Heavy rainfall in Quito led to emergencies including heavy flooding and workers being trapped in the Machángara River, with successful rescues by firefighters.
Elderly man goes missing while retrieving fishing net in the São Francisco River and is found dead
An elderly man who went missing while retrieving a fishing net from the São Francisco River in Brazil has been found dead by rescue teams.
Woman's body is rescued after being trapped in the wreckage of a truck that fell off a wooden bridge into a river in MT
A woman’s body was recovered after becoming trapped in a truck's cabin that fell off a wooden bridge into the Rio Corgão in Brazil.
Overflowing rivers in Santa Elena affect families and a section of the E-40 road
Twelve families were rescued in Santa Elena, Ecuador, due to the overflowing of the Tinto River, and many houses were damaged as a result.
Young mother swept away to her death while hiking in California, officials say
A young mother tragically drowned after being swept away during a river crossing while hiking in Southern California, despite safety warnings from a rescue team present in the area.
Body of rowing student from Sport is found on the second day of searches in river in Recife; VIDEO
The body of Edvane Cesar do Carmo, a public servant who drowned after falling from his kayak in the Capibaribe River, was discovered during the second day of rescue efforts.
Family Rescued by Helicopter After Being Stranded by River Flooding in RN
A family of five was rescued by helicopter after being stranded due to the flooding of the Jacu River in Espírito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Two teenagers rescued from the ice on the Lielupe River in Jelgava
Two teenagers were rescued from the ice on the Lielupe River in Jelgava after being stranded when the ice became unsafe due to melting conditions.
In Alytus, firefighters 'rescued' a mannequin lying on the frozen Neman River
Firefighters in Alytus were called to rescue what appeared to be a person lying on the ice of the Neman River, only to find it was a mannequin instead.
Concerns for ‘declining’ fur seal spotted at Cooks River in inner Sydney
A fur seal has been spotted at Cooks River in Sydney, raising health concerns among wildlife rescue teams despite reassurances from the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Rescue teams search for man missing in boat accident in MT
A 47-year-old man went missing following a boat accident in the Sepotuba River near Tangará da Serra, Brazil.
INCREDIBLE VIDEO: Life and Death Situation: Brave Tourists Rescued a Mother and Her Little Daughter from an Icy River
Brave tourists intervened to rescue a mother and her daughter who fell into an icy river in Xinjiang, China, utilizing quick thinking and teamwork to save them.
VIDEO: Dog stranded in river is rescued in MG
A dog was rescued by firefighters after being stranded in the São João River in Itaúna, Minas Gerais, due to strong currents and high water levels.
Capybara with plastic tape stuck to its body rescued near the Pinheiros River in SP; VIDEO
A capybara was rescued near the Pinheiros River in São Paulo after being found with plastic tape tightly wrapped around its body, posing a serious risk to its health.
Storm in Monte Mor causes river overflow, leaves houses flooded, and drags away car
A severe storm in Monte Mor, Brazil, led to river overflow, flooding of homes, and a car being swept away, with several casualties reported but with only minor injuries.
The white husky was rescued at the last moment from the icy embrace of the river
A dramatic rescue operation took place on February 23 near the Detroit River, where a helpless Siberian husky was saved from icy waters by animal protectors and firefighters.
Rescue Service Warns: Going on the Ice of the Emajõgi is Dangerous
The Estonian Rescue Service warns that the ice on the Emajõgi River has become dangerous due to fluctuating temperatures, particularly near bridges and culverts.
Teen drowns in river on birthday in Itumbiara
A teenager drowned on his birthday while swimming in a river in Itumbiara, Brazil, despite efforts to rescue him.
Driver fell into the Punkva River near Blansko; firefighters rescued him from the roof of the car
A driver fell into the Punkva River near Blansko in Czechia, and firefighters had to rescue him from the roof of his car.
Frozen Neris in Vilnius - Very Dangerous: A Dog Fell into the Hole
A dog fell into a hole in the ice on the frozen Neris River in Vilnius, highlighting the dangers of thin ice as authorities warn against walking on frozen waterways.