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Study Reveals Startling Impact of Firearms on Child Survivors in the U.S.

New York City, New York – In 2024, firearms have emerged as the primary cause of child deaths in the United States. A recent study conducted by Northwell Health in partnership with Stacker has shed light on the impact of nonfatal firearm injuries on young survivors, highlighting the urgent need for further research in this area. For years, research on gun violence was stifled by the Dickey Amendment, which restricted funding for such studies. However, …

40 Years Later: Survivors of Lake Lillian Elevator Explosion Reflect on Gratitude

LAKE LILLIAN, Minn. – It has been forty years since the tragic explosion at the Lake Lillian Farmers Cooperative Elevator that forever changed the lives of David and Tammy Garberich. The incident, which claimed the lives of two men and left several others severely injured, still haunts the survivors as they reflect on the events of May 11, 1984. Following the explosion, the community rallied around the Garberichs, offering support and assistance during David’s months-long …

Ex-Partner Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Violent Attack Case, Survivor’s Fears Remain

Ottawa, Canada – A harrowing tale of survival unfolds as Sabrina L’Heureux confronts the lingering trauma from her ex-partner’s brutal knife attacks and year-long harassment. Paul John MacDonald, her assailant, now faces a sentence of over four and a half years in prison for his crimes, but for L’Heureux, the relentless fear persists despite the legal outcome. The first attack occurred in March 2020, followed by a second assault in September 2021 where L’Heureux narrowly …

Afghanistan Blast Survivor’s Senate Bid Fueled by Near-Death Experience

In Kandahar, Afghanistan, a former U.S. Marine named Max Rose survived a deadly explosion that nearly cost him his life. Now, Rose’s harrowing experience has fueled his decision to run for a Senate seat in New York. Rose, who previously served as a congressman in New York, felt the impact of the explosion during his deployment in Afghanistan. The incident left him severely wounded but also ignited a fire within him to make a difference …

Innocent Woman Nearly Beaten to Death by Attacker Along Venice Canals: Survivor’s Terrifying Recollection

Venice, California – A horrifying attack along the canals of Venice, California left a woman, Mary Klein, 54, with severe injuries after being ambushed by an attacker on April 6. Mary was walking near her home when the assailant struck her from behind, causing extensive damage. The assault resulted in multiple fractures to her jaw, broken teeth, a significant head wound, and various bruises on her face and chest. The victim, Mary, who is a …

Brutally Raped, Beaten, and Left for Dead – Survivor’s Shocking Encounter With Her Attacker

FORT COLLINS, Colorado – In August 2013, a 20-year-old single mother, Amber Smith, was a victim of a brutal assault at a local park in Fort Collins, Colorado. After being left for dead, Smith faced a long and terrifying journey to find justice and healing. Smith survived a violent rape, strangulation, and beating, but the attacker managed to elude police. For months, she lived in fear and suspicion of every man, until she found the …

Community Continues to Heal from Tragic Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting as Survivors Share Stories and Recovery Efforts Progress

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – As the community of Half Moon Bay, California reflects on the tragic events of a mass shooting that took the lives of seven farmworkers one year ago, the emotional scars are still raw. Mayor Joaquin Jimenez expressed that the healing process has been slow, with fears and stress still lingering, and the pain may never completely fade. Survivor Pedro Romero Perez shared a heart-wrenching account of the day he left …

Tragic Plane Crash in Afghanistan Leaves Two Dead and Four Survivors Stranded

Two people have tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in Afghanistan, with four others narrowly escaping the wreckage. The incident occurred in the city of Ghazni, Afghanistan, and has left a devastating impact on the local community. The plane, which was carrying aid for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, crashed shortly after takeoff. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, with authorities working to determine the factors that led to …

Private Jet Crashes in Northern Afghanistan, Rescue Team Treats Survivors at Site

Kabul, Afghanistan – A rescue team has successfully reached a private jet that crashed in northern Afghanistan, and is currently providing treatment to the survivors at the crash site. The Dassault Falcon 10 aircraft was carrying six people at the time of the crash, according to Russia’s Federal Agency for Air Transport. Preliminary reports from the Russian authority indicated that four out of the six individuals on board sustained injuries but are alive. This information …

Survivors Found After Chartered Ambulance Flight Crashes in Afghanistan

MOSCOW, Russia – A chartered ambulance flight to Moscow crashed in a mountainous area of northeastern Afghanistan, leaving four survivors and two deceased individuals, according to the Russian aviation authority on January 21. The Russian-registered charter plane disappeared from radar screens, and rescuers reached the remote crash site. The flight originated in Thailand, made stops in India and Uzbekistan, and was carrying six individuals. The survivors were found with various injuries, including the pilot of …