The United States Coast Guardand local officials are conducting a search for a 49-year-old man and his 16-year-old son who went missing Tuesday morning after leaving for a hike on the eastern coast of Oahu, a Coast Guard press release said.
Family members said the pair left their hotel at around 7 a.m. Tuesday to hike the Hanauma Bay Rock Bridge Trail, according to officials. Passersby found a backpack containing the man's belongings near the trail at 8:45 a.m. and notified the Honolulu Police Department, the
Police, theHonolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Ocean Safety Department and the Coast Guard launched a joint search operation late Tuesday morning after confirmation that the father and son were missing, ABC News Honoluluaffiliate KITV reported.
The names of the father and son have not been released.
The agencies searched along the trail and surrounding areas, and deployed fire department helicopters and rescue boat, safety department jet skis and Coast Guard resources, the fire department said.
Hours after President Donald Trump blasted Sen. Bill Cassidy for supporting a war powers resolution that narrowly passed the Senate on Tuesday, Cassidy helped to deliver Trump a victory by voting with the majority of Republicans late Wednesday to block a separate resolution aimed at reining in the president's war powers in Iran from advancing.
It was a remarkable departure for Cassidy who, just hours ago, was in a shouting match with the president during a lunch between Trump and the GOP conference.
Cassidy said he later received a briefing from Vice President JD Vance and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Iran.
Two powerful earthquakes -- a 7.2 magnitude quake followed just seconds later by a 7.5 -- rocked the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, knocking down buildings in the capital and sending residents racing into the street.
In an address the nation Wednesday night, Venezeula's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said there was severe damage in the capital Caracas and other areas in the aftermath of the quakes.
She said Metro and rail services are suspended in the city and the Maiquetía International Airport, which was earlier reported to have sustained damage, is closed.
Photos and videos from Caracas showed some crumbled buildings, rescue crews searching through rubble and people being cared for on the street.
Crews responded to collapsed buildings in the areas of Alta Mira and Palos Grandes, according to authorities.
The U.S was preparing to send search-and-rescue teams, according to the State Department.
In a post on social media, Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau said the U.S. was "mobilizing assistance" for Venezuela.
Jeremy Lewin, the State Department's under secretary for foreign asssistance, said the department has "mobilized a disaster assistance team and task force to deliver and coordinate critical assistance to the Venezuelan people."
He added: "Working with our partners in the interim Venezuelan government, the U.S. will be sending search and rescue teams, medical and humanitarian supplies and other resources in the crucial first days after this tragic natural disaster."
Another State Department official confirmed that all staff at the U.S. embassy in Caracas are accounted for.
The first earthquake -- a magnitude 7.2 -- was what the U.S. Geological Survey calls a "foreshock," recorded near San Felipe, Venezuela. Just 39 seconds later, a more powerful 7.5 "mainshock" was recorded in Yumare, according to the USGS.Past red alerts have required a national or international response, according to the USGS.
Following the quake, a tsunami advisory was issued, with the potential for hazardous tsunami waves possible for coasts within 300 kilometers of the earthquake epicenter. However, the tsunami advisory later expired.
ABC News' Will Gretsky, Shannon Kingston and Aicha El Hammar Castano contributed to this report.
An intense earthquake, whose magnitude was estimated to be between 7.1 and 7.5 by different reports, was registered this Wednesday, June 24 and shook several areas of Venezuela, leaving damage to buildings, structural damages and moments of distress among the population.
The telluric movement was felt strongly in Caracas and other cities, where authorities activated emergency protocols while rescue and civil protection teams run tours to assess the situation.
The earthquake was also felt in Colombia. In addition, a tsunami warning was issued for some parts of the Caribbean, which was later cancelled. Videos circulate on social networks showing the strong movement of buildings and hundreds of people evacuating to safety.
Inspections continue and authorities continue to call on the public to remain vigilant for possible aftermath.
🙏 All our solidarity and support for the Venezuelan people in these difficult times.
Passengers restrain pilot during apparent medical emergency on 'terrifying' flight
Passengers aboard an Air Canada flight helped restrain a pilot who experienced a medical emergency that they say appeared to be a seizure for about 40 minutes after the aircraft suddenly swerved midflight, according to a passenger who spoke exclusively with ABC News.
Air Canada said Flight AC7664, operated by regional partner PAL Airlines, was en route from Newark, New Jersey, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Wednesday when the captain experienced the medical emergency, the airline said.
The first officer took control of the aircraft and diverted the flight to Boston, where it landed safely. The captain was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, according to the airline.
The De Havilland Q400 was carrying 61 passengers. Air Canada said it is working to arrange alternate travel for those on board."Yeah, it was really horrifying. I was sitting in the front row, my family was from their back, just the way the seat arrangement worked out," he explained. "And I went back to sit with them and then realized that the pilot was out of control physically, not violently, like it was clear that he was not in control of his faculties and needed to be restrained."
He continued, "[We] worked to get him under control, it was a fairly strenuous 40 minutes of keeping him down and using as many seatbelts as we could to restrain his legs arms and chest."
McDonald said a registered nurse on board helped direct passengers and assist the pilot during the medical emergency, while he praised the flight attendants for remaining calm throughout the ordeal.
On Monday, officials identified the deceased as Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, both 31-year-old officers from California. The crew members were integral parts of the Electronic Attack Squadron 130, famously known as the ‘Zappers,’ based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The tragic incident occurred during a routine training flight, prompting a complex federal investigation into why the advanced electronic warfare jet went down.
Both women were celebrated as trailblazers within the military aviation community. Lt. Cmdr. Evans, a Naval Flight Officer, recently made history as a participant in the first all-female flyover during Super Bowl LVII, an event marking 50 years of women in naval flight. Lt. Wileman, a skilled Naval Aviator commissioned in 2018, was a decorated veteran whose honors included the Navy Unit Commendation Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon. Their careers were defined by excellence, mentorship, and the breaking of long-standing gender barriers in high-performance combat aviation.
Recovery Efforts and Investigation
The recovery effort has proven exceptionally difficult due to the crash site’s location. The wreckage was discovered at an altitude of approximately 6,000 feet in steep, heavily wooded terrain that is difficult to access. Following the transition from search-and-rescue to recovery operations, Washington Governor Jay Inslee authorized National Guard support to provide security for the site. Cmdr. Timothy Warburton, the squadron’s commanding officer, emphasized that the current priority is supporting the families of the fallen while investigators work to determine the technical or environmental causes behind the loss of the $67 million aircraft.
Tributes have poured in from high-ranking officials, including U.S. Senator Patty Murray, who described the aviators as pioneering leaders who paved the way for future generations. As the EA-18G Growler community processes this profound loss, the legacy of Evans and Wileman remains anchored in their courage and historic contributions to national defense. Their sacrifice underscores the inherent risks of military training and the enduring impact of those who strive to expand the presence of women in the cockpit.
Just as the world was waking up to a new day, Mother Nature decided to serve a brutal reminder of her power. China-Myanmar border, sending shockwaves through sleeping towns and cities. The earth convulsed and cracked without warning, unleashing violent shaking that left buildings in ruins and people running for their lives. mettle of those affected. Panic gripped the air as people poured into the streets, barefoot and disoriented, with faces etched with fear. The once-quaint towns were now scenes of chaos, with buildings reduced to rubble and debris littering the streets.
Widespread Impact Across Region
Geological Survey, sending tremors felt across southern China, northern Thailand, and parts of Myanmar. The devastating impact was not limited to its immediate epicenter; major cities in northern Thailand such as
