Officials say two boats sank in the Mediterranean, and at least 31 survivors arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa. This year has been the deadliest ever for migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
Search & Rescue
Missing man found under ice of Grayling Creek
Residents in the community of Grayling recovered the body of a missing man last week. Alaska State Troopers were alerted at about 12:15 p.m. Oct. 19 that Stanley Milton Walker, 43, was missing and that his jacket had been discovered frozen to Grayling Creek.
Troopers rescue stranded campers after river freezes
Three hunters were stranded at their campsite after the river they used to get there froze over while they were camping.
Hurricane Matthew Blamed For 7 Deaths In N.C.; Flood Perils Continue
With swollen rivers still expected to crest and bring more flooding on Monday and Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory says, “This storm is not over for North Carolina.”
Coast Guard: Boat runs aground after operator fell asleep
The U.S. Coast Guard reported a boat ran aground Saturday morning. The Alaska State Troopers responded to the accident and helped the passengers get in a skiff bound for Sitka.
U.S. Rushes Aid To Haiti, Where Hurricane Matthew Killed Hundreds
USAID is airlifting supplies that could help up to 100,000 people, including 40,000 blankets, 20,000 hygiene kits, and nearly 18,700 kitchen sets.