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fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

Dozens killed as boat capsizes in Nigeria DW 09/04/2025

A boat carrying over 100 passengers sank in Nigeria's north-central Niger State, leaving a dozen people dead, rescuers said on Wednesday. The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said in a statement that 29 bodies were recovered and 50 people were rescued, while two were still unaccounted for. News agency Reuters cited a local government official as saying that the death toll was rising and had reached as high as 60.
World news
fromeuronews
9 months ago

Video. Watch: Mass swim in Berlin calls for end to Spree River ban

The protest near Museum Island, organized by Fluss Bad Berlin, marks a significant effort to reintroduce public swimming to Berlin, suspended since 1925 due to pollution.
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fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

L.A. woman trying to save sister is swept away by roaring river. Treacherous waters imperil rescue

A trained swimmer, Calasanz entered the river to rescue her sister, Joanne, who was attempting to swim in 'deceivingly calm waters.'
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fromSFGATE
10 months ago

LA woman swept away in Sequoia National Park river while trying to save sister

Jomarie Calasanz's disappearance during a family outing in Sequoia National Park has resulted in tragic search efforts, reflecting the park's dangerous river conditions.
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