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New South Wales will deploy specialist nurses instead of police to some mental health emergencies following multiple deaths linked to police. Mental health experts will triage triple 0 calls 24/7 to improve support, though not all changes will be statewide or continuous.

A Georgia man was attacked by a shark while swimming in waist-deep water at Daytona Beach. The 21-year-old, Jacorey Heist, sustained a foot injury requiring surgery but expects to return to work, though full recovery may take months.

Two people were seriously injured after a car struck pedestrians during a street takeover hit-and-run in the North Hills neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley Sunday evening. Paramedics responded to the incident at the intersection of Plummer Street and Haskell Avenue.

An Israeli attack targeting an ambulance in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon, injured two paramedics. The Lebanese health ministry condemned the incident as a 'systematic targeting' of healthcare workers and a violation of international and humanitarian laws.

A woman is facing multiple charges after being accused of assaulting paramedics and police officers during her arrest in Hillsboro Village. The incident occurred while she was being transported in an ambulance.

Lindsey Graham was wheeled out of his home by paramedics and had previously ignored calls to see a doctor hours before his death at age 71.

US senator Lindsey Graham was wheeled out of his home by paramedics after ignoring calls to see a doctor hours before his death at age 71.

Randolph Mantooth, who played Johnny Gage in the NBC drama 'Emergency!', died at 80. The show introduced the profession of paramedics to millions of viewers in 1972.

A lightning strike at Fort Myers beach resulted in one death and three hospitalizations. Witnesses described the storm's sudden arrival and the immediate response, including CPR and use of an AED by bystanders and paramedics. Firefighters warned against swimming during storms following the incident.

One person is dead and three others were hospitalized after swimmers at Fort Myers beach were struck by lightning. Bystanders performed CPR before paramedics arrived, but the deceased victim did not have a shockable rhythm. Three victims were rushed to the hospital with unknown conditions, and firefighters warned against swimming during storms.

A deadly crash closed a major stretch of I-277 near Uptown Charlotte early Friday, resulting in one fatality and one person with serious injuries. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near Independence Boulevard and Charlottetowne Avenue, with the inbound lane remaining shut down as of 6:30 a.m. The cause and number of vehicles involved remain unclear.

A person was struck and killed on a north Charlotte road. Paramedics declared the victim dead at the scene.

A 22-year-old man named Awab Metwally rescued a struggling swimmer in the Miami River near the Riverwalk after others failed to assist. Metwally, a champion swimmer from Egypt, pushed the man to safety and credited his swimming training for the successful rescue. Paramedics later performed life-saving measures on the rescued individual before transporting him to a hospital.

Los Angeles fire crews rescued a man who fell 30 to 45 feet into a concrete confined space at a North Hollywood construction site on Friday. The incident occurred at the 5000 block of N. Cleon Avenue around 3:07 p.m., with paramedics providing assistance on scene.

The article discusses the overturned verdicts in a 2019 case involving the death of a 23-year-old man and the conviction of two paramedics. Ossie's segment 'What'd I Miss?' examines this legal development.

Corey Feldman was hospitalized after experiencing a mid-flight medical emergency. Paramedics met him at the gate in Los Angeles upon his arrival from Chicago.

Corey Feldman was hospitalized after suffering a mid-flight medical emergency. Paramedics met the actor at the gate in Los Angeles when he landed from Chicago Monday afternoon.

A violent two-vehicle crash in Los Angeles' Palms neighborhood on Sunday night left one person trapped and two hospitalized. Emergency responders extricated one victim and transported two to the hospital. The incident occurred near the 3000 block of South Tilden Avenue.

A shooting occurred in east Charlotte, resulting in one fatality. Paramedics responded to the 5800 block of Hickory Grove Road around 11 a.m.

An Israeli air strike on a Civil Defence–Islamic Health Authority facility in Selaa, Tyre district, southern Lebanon, injured two paramedics. The Israeli military did not immediately comment, and the extent of the damage to the facility remained unclear.

At least one Israeli man was killed in a shooting attack on the Israeli side of the boundary with the Israel-occupied West Bank, according to Israel police and paramedics. A previous APNewsAlert incorrectly reported the incident occurred inside the West Bank.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned by police and given a fatal dose of ketamine.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain, who died from a ketamine overdose after being pinned down by police in 2019.

A toddler died in Montreal when a bouncy castle was lofted by harsh winds during severe thunderstorms at an annual church party, according to paramedics.

A person was injured when a forklift fell off a truck and onto a vehicle in suburban Barrington Hills. The individual required extrication and was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Funerals were held in southern Lebanon for paramedics killed by two Israeli air strikes. The attacks occurred on Friday, leading to the deaths of the medical personnel. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a child, according to Lebanon’s health ministry, which condemned the attacks as violations of international law. Israel claims the strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, while further airstrikes occurred over the weekend, escalating tensions amid a US-brokered ceasefire.

Video footage documents an Israeli air strike that struck paramedics who were responding to an earlier attack in southern Lebanon. The incident resulted in casualties among emergency responders attempting to provide aid to victims.

A TV producer suffered permanent disability after paramedics incorrectly used a defibrillator during cardiac arrest and has won a payout. The incident occurred due to a button being pressed incorrectly on the medical device. This accident resulted in lifelong disability for the producer.

A firefighter swore at paramedics for failing to bring life-saving equipment to a woman who was dragged from the sea and became wedged head-first between rocks. The incident is being heard at an inquest. The woman's condition is not specified.

A teenage boy died after being struck by a fallen tree, despite paramedics' efforts to save him. The incident highlights the dangers of falling trees and the challenges in emergency response.

A young girl in Lebanon mourns her father, one of three paramedics killed in an Israeli attack. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon, with civilian casualties reported.

Paramedics responding to ice hockey star Adam Johnson's fatal neck injury during a match faced a chaotic scene and had to climb barriers to reach him, an inquest heard. The incident occurred during a game, highlighting challenges in emergency response in sports events.

A 16-year-old boy was found unresponsive at Feltham Young Offender Institution (YOI) in London and later died despite paramedic treatment. This marks the first death in a young offender institution in England or Wales since 2019, prompting investigations by police and the prisons ombudsman.

Ambulance workers in south Lebanon reported Israeli 'triple-tap' targeted strikes that killed four paramedics and injured six. The attack involved a military tactic where an initial strike is followed by secondary attacks to eliminate rescue efforts.

Three paramedics were killed in consecutive Israeli strikes in Lebanon, with Lebanese officials condemning the incident as a 'flagrant crime.' One of the victims was highlighted in a BBC report.

A 73-year-old grandmother died while paramedics were filling out paperwork in a car park, according to an inquest. The incident highlights concerns about emergency response procedures during critical moments.

Rebecca experienced sudden back pain diagnosed as a panic attack by paramedics, but she later became paralyzed. After hospitalization, doctors discovered the true cause of her condition. The incident highlights the risks of misdiagnosis in medical emergencies.

Rebecca was initially diagnosed with a panic attack by paramedics for sudden back pain but later became paralyzed. Doctors discovered the true cause after she was hospitalized.