Empty boat washes up on Aussie beach
Police are searching for a man reported missing after his boat washed ashore south of Hobart on Wednesday.
Incidents
![Story from Jam Press (Two Deaths) Pictured: Jonathan Bizilia. Experienced base jumper, 27, found dead after jump goes horribly wrong ââ¬â two days after hiker falls to his death An experienced base jumper has tragically died after his scheduled jump went horribly wrong. Jonathan Bizilia, 27, from Alabama, was found dead after crashing onto rugged terrain. A concerned friend contacted the Weber County Sheriff's Office after Jonathan failed to send an update on his outing. The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office was also called in to assist with helicopters used to search for Jonathan. The friend, who has. not been named, provided authorities with potential jump locations and flight routes. Jonathan was discovered one mile northwest of Willard Peak in Utah and he was confirmed dead at the scene. A hoist was used by a helicopter to recover the body, as reported by NeedToKnow. Jonathanââ¬â¢s body was found on 27 September. His funeral will be held on 5 October at the Church of the Highlands in Alabama. An extract from a statement by a spokesperson for Box Elder County Sheriff's Office, stated: ââ¬ÅWe offer our deepest condolences to his [Jonathanââ¬â¢s] family and friends during this challenging time.ââ¬Â An obituary dedicated to Jonathan stated: ââ¬ÅHe is remembered by his colleagues as a man of many distinguishing qualities ââ¬â an infectious smile, a passion for the outdoors, a commitment to excellence in all he did, and a belief in the potential of his work to bless and benefit others. ââ¬ÅBy those who knew him best and loved him most, he is remembered as a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend.ââ¬Â The incident occurred just two days after a hiker tragically fell hundreds of feet to his death in Colorado. Herbert Wise was doing a solo hike across the Rock of Ages trail on Wilson Peak. The 53-year-old from Rochester, New York, fell 400 feet, suffering a head injury in the process. By the time he was found by search and rescue officials he had unfortu Picture: Jam Press](https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/f570c0713b050d624094ba5e72c65fe6?width=650)
Man dead after jump goes horribly wrong
An experienced base jumper has tragically died after his scheduled jump went horribly wrong.
Qantas flight diverted amid missile launch
Alarming footage taken from a British Airways flight over the Middle East captured the moment all hell broke loose.
Aussie tradie dies after ‘brawl’ in Thailand
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Reality TV star unleashes on Jetstar
An Australian reality TV personality has taken aim at budget airline Jetstar following a recent flight from Sydney to Ballina.
Jetstar passenger’s simple mistake costs $559
A Jetstar passenger was forced to fork out almost $600 on a new flight due to a little-known rule.
Search for model after luxe yacht capsizes
A frantic search has been launched for an influencer and her friend after a boat capsized in the rough seas on the “Devil’s Throat” coastline.
Horror as cruise stranded for four months
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Shock find in suitcase at major Aussie airport
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Model shot dead while waiting for a bus
A woman was waiting for a bus when two men on motorbikes fatally shot her in the head.
Drunk Aussie bashed by cops at airport
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‘Slapped’: Terrifying hotel ghost encounter
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Men ‘strangled’ by hotel room ghost
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Man ‘beats Aussie mate to death’ in Thailand
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‘Unimaginable’ storm’s death toll nears 100
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Tragic detail in mid-air mustering crash
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Outrage over $50 credit for cancelled cruise
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‘On every corner’: Expat slams Aussie habit
An American expat who just moved down under has revealed the “mind-blowing” common Aussie habit that she just cannot get on board with.
‘So they die’: Dark side of new trend
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Man breaks both legs on coastal walk
A man’s morning coastal walk with his three dogs has ended in chaos after a 30m fall broke both his legs.
‘Under coats’: Horrifying sex act on plane
Disgusted holidaymakers, including a child, saw their vile antics on a packed plane.
Tragedy as Aussie dies on overseas holiday
The father-of-two was on holiday with his family when he “unexpectedly fell”, with more than $6000 raised for his grieving family.
‘Busiest day of year’: Brace for travel chaos
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Outrage over filthy $9000 first-class cabin
A highrolling entrepreneur who shelled out over $9000 for a first-class seat was flabbergasted at what he experienced.
Twist after woman ‘steals Apple charger’
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Panic as car gets stuck in croc-infested river
Two men have been rescued after their ute became stranded in a river notorious for crocodiles the Northern Territory.
‘Amazing’ dad beaten to death with bottle
The devastated family of a father-of-three brutally beaten and killed with a vodka bottle during a boys’ weekend has spoken about the tragedy.
Shocking footage shows sub one year later
New footage has captured the salvaging of the doomed Titan submersible.
Woman’s horror battle in Dubai hell
The daughter of a woman is begging for help, after her mother fell ill with a horrific illness while visiting in Dubai.
‘Absurd’: Couple banned for seat-recline row
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