Eleven visitors were injured when the wooden walkway leading to the Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, Maine collapsed on Saturday. Five of the injured were taken to a local hospital, while the other six were evaluated on the scene. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation, and the Bath Fire Department is urging visitors to take extra caution when visiting lighthouses and other historic sites.
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On September 9, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocked the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, leaving more than 2,000 dead and many injured or missing. In response, troops and emergency services have been dispatched to the region, and José Andrés' not-for-profit organization, World Central Kitchen, has sent food trucks to provide meals to those in need. The Moroccan government has declared three days of national mourning, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.
This article discusses the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday night, killing at least 296 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks. People took shelter and checked for news on their mobile phones, while videos posted online showed buildings reduced to rubble and dust. The Interior Ministry said the death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue, and the government has declared a state of emergency and is mobilizing resources to help those affected.
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco early Saturday morning, causing panic and destruction in major cities across the country. People were seen evacuating restaurants in Marrakech and gathering in the streets and alleyways to check for news on their phones. The extent of the damage caused by the earthquake is still unknown, but the Moroccan government is expected to release a statement soon about the quake and its effects.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency public health order suspending the open and permitted concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque for 30 days in response to a recent spate of gun violence. This order has been met with criticism from gun rights advocates, who argue that it infringes on their Second Amendment rights. The order will be in effect for 30 days and will be re-evaluated at the end of that period.
Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii has announced that the number of missing people after the devastating wildfires in Maui has dropped to 66, a startling decrease from the list released last week. The state is providing mental health services to survivors and families of victims, and is encouraging families to share information about any missing loved ones in the hopes of finding more people safe.
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American speleologist Mark Dickey is stuck 3,000 feet underground in the Morca Cave in Turkey. He is recovering from gastrointestinal bleeding and has been provided medical aid by the Turkish government. The rescue process is expected to begin soon, but it is unclear when Dickey will be able to return home.