“We are going to give training to the public about making such boats. There was no expense in making these boats, it was an idea of our senior firemen and we made it. We have currently made three boats of each type and size and kept it at the Erandwane fire station. If needed, more such boats will be made as per the need or requirement to fire stations,” added Ranpise. … [Read more...] about Floating devices for flood rescue missions…Pune fire brigade puts plastic waste to good use
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Woman sings Outlander’s version of The Skye Boat Song, receives outpouring of love. Watch
If you’re a fan of the drama series Outlander, then perhaps you’re familiar with the show’s version of the popular Scottish song The Skye Boat Song. In case you aren’t, chances are you will fall in love with it after hearing this soulful rendition by a Twitter user named Jacki. … [Read more...] about Woman sings Outlander’s version of The Skye Boat Song, receives outpouring of love. Watch
3 policemen missing as patrol boat sinks in Indonesia’s North Kalimantan
The accident occurred during a bad weather on Saturday evening when six policemen were conducting a patrol on the Pulau Tibi waters, Chief of the Waters and Air Police Corps of the Indonesian Police, Inspector General Lotharia Latif told Detiknews on Sunday. … [Read more...] about 3 policemen missing as patrol boat sinks in Indonesia’s North Kalimantan
50 monkeys camping in tree canopy near the Tungabhadra rescued in Karnataka
A troop of 50 monkeys had moved to a canopy of trees still above the overflowing river, near Rajanahalli in Harihar taluk of Davangere district. But strenuous efforts by personnel of the Fire and Emergency Services and the Forest Department to coax them on to rescue boats did not work. The 25-member team then threw a rope, which some bolder simians grabbed. But others baulked. Finally, it was a rope ladder snaking its way to the river bank that did the trick. The operation concluded on Sunday afternoon with the last of the members moving to safety using the ladder. … [Read more...] about 50 monkeys camping in tree canopy near the Tungabhadra rescued in Karnataka
Kerala rains | Idukki landslip toll rises to 28 as water-logging hampers rescue efforts
One more body has been recovered from the landslip-hit estate area of Pettimudy near Rajamala on Sunday, bringing the death toll to 27. As per the official data, 39 more persons are still missing from the accident spot where a major landslip on Thursday buried four estate ‘layams’ ( living quarters of estate workers). … [Read more...] about Kerala rains | Idukki landslip toll rises to 28 as water-logging hampers rescue efforts
