Rescue Operations
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The Rescuers of October 7: Oz Davidian Recalls Saving 120 Lives from the Nova Festival
Oz Davidian saved 120 lives by driving into the Nova music festival massacre zone 15 times on October 7, 2023. Three years later, he opens up about his ongoing battle with PTSD and his enduring bond with the survivors.
Japan to Charge Reckless Climbers for Helicopter Rescues on Mount Fuji
Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture is set to charge reckless climbers for helicopter rescues on Mount Fuji during off-season closures. The measure aims to curb dangerous hikes and ease public financial burdens.
Are cockroaches no longer just enemies? The hated insect is about to save lives
Researchers from Australia have developed "cyborg cockroaches" equipped with cameras and tiny syringes, capable of reaching those trapped in disaster zones and providing primary medical care in real-time. Here is how the surprising technology that will change the world of search and rescue works.
China and Nepal in a race against time: efforts to prevent another flood disaster
Devastating floods on the border have created a massive lake, equivalent to 1,200 Olympic swimming pools, which threatens to burst and endanger rescue operations. Rain continues to destabilize the mountain terrain. China has deployed an engineering team to assess the situation as the search for missing persons continues.

Survived the earthquake in Venezuela, moved to Colombia – and were saved again
At the end of June, two brothers from Venezuela went to the sea near their home. 15-year-old Winder wanted to take their 10-year-old brother, Moises, with them, but he was grounded as punishment. "I kept insisting, but my mother just wouldn't give in," he told the British media. Eventually, he and his brother Davy went without him.
From Chaos to Data: How the 'Agamim' Unit Saves Lives on the Home Front
When a residential building is hit by a missile, the Home Front Command's 'Agamim' unit turns the chaos into operational data. By creating real-time 'target files,' they enable rescue forces to locate survivors with precision.