41 h. ago Florida dad dies after helping save his daughter from drowning on Father’s Day

Antwon Wilson was with his two children at a Fort Lauderdale beach when he saw them in distress in the waterA Florida dad has lost his life after helping save his daughter from drowning in the ocean on Father’s Day.That was the tragic story coming out of Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, when 33-year-old Antwon Wilson died while his daughter and another adult were hospitalized, according to authorities. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago In rural Alaska, a village turns to solar and biomass energies to cut diesel and save money

On a former military base in Galena, Alaska, a school that houses about 200 high school students teaches sustainability among many things

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2 d. ago Boy, 5, died of sepsis after doctors 'race against the clock' to save him

“I told him to fight and be strong so he could come home with us”

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7 d. ago Death of police sergeant who was hit by train ‘wholly preventable’, coroner says

Sergeant Graham Saville died after being hit by a train as he attempted to save a distressed man on the tracks near Newark, Nottinghamshire.

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8 d. ago ‘We were sinking. I let her go’: how growing numbers of women are risking all to reach Europe by boat

The tragic drowning of seven women and girls just metres from the port of La Restinga has highlighted the growing number of female migrants crossing to the Canary Islands from west AfricaThe four women and three girls were just metres from the pier in the port of La Restinga in El Hierro, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, when they drowned on 28 May. Rescue teams had begun disembarking the first people early that morning when the vessel capsized.Photos and videos of the chaotic scenes show the boat partially submerged and completely overturned, with several people struggling to swim around it and others trying to climb on to the wrecked boat. Underneath, about 15 women and girls were trapped and fighting to get to the surface. Seven would not make it. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Heckmondwike house fire: Girl, 9, among two killed in West Yorkshire blaze as 11

Medics tried to save man’s life but he died at the scene - while young girl was taken to hospital but died later that day

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2 w. ago Simple hack saves you money at the petrol pump by adding one item to car

Drivers have been urged to pour a common solution into their petrol or diesel cars in order to save money at the pumps. The solution is likely to be in a garage

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3 w. ago Garden enthusiasts advised to ditch hydrangeas due to 'silent killer'

Gardeners have been issued a warning about a "silent killer" that is causing hydrangeas to die out - but it's not too late to save your beloved flowers with these alternatives

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3 w. ago Fund for hero who died trying to save two girls from drowning in Skegness nears £10k

Well-wishers have donated thousands to a pot set-up to repatriate Alexandru Melei's body after he died trying to save two children from the sea in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire

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3 w. ago Medic father, 60, who 'died a hero' after leaping into the sea to try to save two children was on holiday, devastated family reveal

Alexandru Melei, 60, died on May 25 while on holiday in Ingoldmells, near Skegness, after bravely leaping into the sea to try and rescue two twin girls who 'appeared to be in distress'.

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3 w. ago Heartbreaking final act of man who died trying to save girls drowning in sea

Alexandru Melei died in hospital after saving two young girls from drowning in Lincolnshire

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3 w. ago Skegness drowning: Hero dad held onto wife's hand as he died trying to save twins stuck in sea

Alexandru Melei, 60, waded into the sea at Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, after hearing two children scream for help - but was overwhelmed by the swell and died soon after

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3 w. ago Bank Holiday tragedy as 'hero' tourist dies after wading into sea to save two kids

Cops have refused to comment on reports the man, 60, was a Romanian citizen on holiday with his wife, but locals claim he died at a "treacherous" stretch of beach packed with holidaymakers

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3 w. ago Heroic man dies after leaping into sea to help rescue two children 'in distress'

The heroic man was said to have been on holiday with his wife when he saw two children in distress in the water and leapt in to save them, but tragically died at the scene

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3 w. ago Hero, 60, dies trying to save children who 'got into difficulty' in the sea

Lincolnshire Police revealed that the fatal incident occurred on May 25 close to the Promenade in Ingoldmells, near Skegness.

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3 w. ago Brent fire neighbour tried to smash into house and save mum and 3 children that died

A heroic neighbour revealed he helped to save two people in a deadly house fire in Brent, London - now, four people are confirmed to have died in the fire on Saturday morning

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3 w. ago Grieving family of girl, 11, who drowned at waterpark which had no signs warning of deep water say they never received an apology

Kyra Hill got into difficulty in a designated swimming area at Liquid Leisure near Windsor, Berkshire, on August 6 2022 while enjoying a birthday party.

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4 w. ago Expert explains simple used car hack to 'keep vehicles alive' and 'save money'

Former F1 mechanic turned TV motoring host Marc Priestley has shared a simple hack that can extend the life of your petrol or diesel car and save drivers money in a few years

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