Multiple Water Rescues Span US and New Zealand

A series of water rescues took place recently across the U.S. and New Zealand, involving both emergency responders and bystanders. In Gloucester, Massachusetts, two off-duty firefighters, aided by fishermen and bystanders, rescued three people after a car plunged into the water, with all occupants sustaining only minor injuries. In Kentucky, coordinated efforts from multiple agencies led to the rescue of a man stranded on an island near the Old Lair bridge. In Tennessee, several teen girls were saved after their raft overturned at Fall Creek Falls State Park, with one requiring a rope rescue due to injury. On Idaho's Owyhee River, the National Guard and local firefighters rescued two rafters, one of whom was stranded overnight. Additionally, in New Zealand, two teens were rescued after one was swept away by a river during a hike, highlighting the importance of emergency preparedness and locator beacons.