The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. airports are required to hold a full-scale disaster drill every three years. Go inside a simulated plane crash at Kennedy Airport last weekend.
Category: Rescues
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20 Hours After Falling Overboard, Cruise Passenger Is Rescued Near Greece
The New York Times – Travel:
According to Greek officials, the woman told her rescuers she had jumped off the ship because she “wanted to disembark.”
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What to Know About the Grand Canyon Flooding
The New York Times – Travel:
The bodies of at least two people were found and more than a dozen were missing. Further storms could hinder rescue efforts on Monday.
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After Floods, Grand Canyon Opens on a Limited Basis. What to Know.
The New York Times – Travel:
As the search for missing visitors continues, the National Park has shut down hotels and much of its terrain, but visitors can still enter.
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Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.
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Mother and Daughter Die After Boat Overturns in New York Harbor
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Police divers found a 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old baby in the water near Liberty Island. A man was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.