Video: Rehabilitated turtles return home to the sea Aug 5, 2008
Many of them have pneumonia and frostbite injuries to the flippers, said Sims who also works at the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center in Biddleford Maine. Some had blood infections. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Catching up with Rulan Gardner Aug 4, 2008
In February '02, just two months after winning the worlds, he lost a toe to frostbite after a near-fatal snowmobile accident in the Wyoming wilderness. (Leading up to the '04 Athens Games, Gardner kept the toe in a formaldehyde jar in his refrigerator. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Helicopters save two Dutch climbers after K2 tragedy Aug 4, 2008
"They were then picked up by army helicopter from base camp this morning and have now been shifted to hospital for treatment for severe frostbite," said Beg, identifying the climbers as Wilco Van Rooijen and Cas van de Gevel. A team of four Pakistani rescuers was bringing Italian Marco Confortola down to the 5,200-metre base camp, Pakistani mountain guide Sultan Alam said, adding that the climber could not walk because of frostbite in his leg ... The two Dutchmen and the Italian were "badly... (Yahoo News)
At least 9 climbers feared dead on K-2 Aug 4, 2008
Akram said one rescue team dispatched Sunday had reached a Dutchman and an Italian suffering from frostbite and were helping them down toward a camp at an altitude of 21,325 feet. He said helicopter crews spotted survivors, but could not pluck them to safety because the air is too thin for them to operate so high. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Things to See and Do in the Yukon Jul 31, 2008
Music lovers should plan to be in Whitehorse in February, when the Frostbite Music Festival makes its annual visit. If you're up for some exercise Miles Canyon and Grey Mountain have miles of trails for hikers and cyclists. (Suite101.com)
War at the root of our woes Jul 28, 2008
After hypothermia and frostbite set in, she sends out a jacket, boots and mittens. She is then praised for good judgment by those willing to overlook her initial reckless endangerment and the subsequent amputations. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Chlorine leak prompts evacuation in Cy-Fair Jul 25, 2008
Burning pain, redness, and blisters on the skin if exposed to gas, skin injury similar to frostbite if exposed to liquid chlorine. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (may appear immediately if high concentrations of chlorine gas are inhaled, or may be delayed if low concentrations of chlorine gas are inhaled). (KHOU.com, TX)
What is RICE Therapy? Jul 24, 2008
A frostbite injury can occur. The health care practitioner may also prescribe pain medication which should be taken as directed. (Suite101.com)
Honored by France 63 years later, soldiers recall WWII Jul 13, 2008
"There were all kinds of battle wounds: gunshot wounds in various parts of the body, mortar shell wounds, immersion foot disease for guys who stood in the foxhole all night in water up to their knees; frostbite up in the snow in the Battle of the Bulge," said Feldman, 83. Feldman calmed the injured and also helped administer last rites to soldiers. (Boston Globe)
Lillian, the marriage registrar whos wedded to bigotry Jul 13, 2008
She and Vince face a possible six-year jail sentence for having done something which, if undertaken at Camber Sands or Filey, would result in nothing more punitive than frostbite and a spot of thrush. However, in order to extricate herself from her predicament, Michelle now requires legal representation. (Times Online)
Alive And Hitting Jun 27, 2008
Hooks made it as far as the Siegfried Line, before succumbing to a bout of frostbite that put him in the hospital for six months. I never got to the Rhine River, Hooks said. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Lightning hires Barry Melrose to coach Jun 25, 2008
In January 2004, Melrose became part owner of the Adirondack Frostbite of the. Reader Comments. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Battlefield: Bad Company Jun 22, 2008
Bad Company not only represents the first story-based game in the series, but it's also the first product to utilize the all-new Frostbite engine which is responsible for all of the luscious destruction that I just mentioned. Bad Company follows one Private Preston Marlow, a new recruit to a division of the army known simply as Bad Company, or B-Company for short. (IGN PS2)
Ambassador reaches out to needy Jun 21, 2008
He looked like he had frostbite but said he didn't want to go to the hospital. "I said, 'You're going to die, Roy, and I don't care how much you fight me, you're going to the hospital.'". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ears tend to be tricky. Jun 18, 2008
Direct contact with the ice can cause frostbite and damage the tissue, and suspending severed body parts in water has been shown to make reattachment more difficult. Not every part of the body is as resilient as the finger. (Slate)
More of this story» Jun 15, 2008
"Crouse said the three hikers were Romanian immigrants who had summited Rainier, with Eduard Burceag, 31, who died, but saved his wife's life by covering her body with his own.Burceag's wife, Mariana, also 31, and a friend, David Vlad, had to be rescued by an Army helicopter from Camp Muir, a staging area about 10,000 feet up the 14,410-foot volcano. Both were suffering from frostbite and hypothermia."This blizzard came out of nowhere," Crouse said. "I was blown off my feet twice. It roared in... (Niles Star, MI)
Fallen Mount Rainier Hiker Hailed As Hero Jun 13, 2008
Both were suffering from frostbite and hypothermia. A hospital spokesman said the two are in satisfactory condition after being treated and released. (KIRO TV, WA)
Rainier hiker sacrificed himself to save his wife Jun 13, 2008
They were treated for frostbite at a Seattle hospital and released. Eduard Burceag's body was brought down the mountain on a sled Wednesday afternoon. (International Herald Tribune)
Rescued Hikers Released From Hospital, Identified Jun 12, 2008
SEATTLE -- Two hikers rescued on Mount Rainier after being trapped during blizzard conditions were released from Harborview Medical Center Wednesday afternoon after being treated for hypothermia and frostbite, reported KIRO 7 Eyewitness News. The hiker who died on the mountain has been identified as Eduard Burceag, of Bellevue , said Kevin Bacher at Mount Rainier National Park. (KIRO TV, WA)
• Mt. Rainier, three hikers, killer storm Jun 12, 2008
His wife and Daniel Vlad were transported off the mountain by military helicopter early Wednesday and treated for frostbite at Seattle's Harborview Medical Center before being released ... Mariana Burceag was suffering from severe frostbite to her feet but could move. (Q13.com, WA)
1 Climber Killed, 2 Trapped On Mt. Rainier Jun 11, 2008
Officials hoped to recover the body Wednesday of a climber who died overnight Monday on the mountain when he and two companions, who suffered frostbite and hypothermia, were caught by a severe blizzard while hiking near Camp Muir higher up the mountain ... Three doctors, clients of a climbing concessionaire in the park, were at Camp Muir with the two surviving hikers, who were suffering from frostbite and hypothermia but were in stable condition, Bacher said. (CBS News)
Hiker Killed, Two Others Trapped On Mount Rainier Jun 11, 2008
Bacher said that due to the injuries of the surviving hikers, who are suffering from frostbite and hypothermia, officials were hoping to get a Fort Lewis army helicopter to the scene, but by Tuesday evening, officials said the weather would not allow the victims' transport and they would have to wait until Wednesday morning, when a chopper will be on standby starting at 5 a.m.. Bacher said three doctors associated with a climbing concessionaire in the park are at Camp Muir with the hikers, a man... (KIRO TV, WA)
Hiker dies in freak Wash. blizzard Jun 11, 2008
The man and woman had frostbite and hypothermia from being caught overnight Monday in a blizzard that killed the woman's husband, according to Bacher ... All were suffering from hypothermia and frostbite. (USA Today -- News)
Helicopter rescues hikers from Washington's Mount Rainier Jun 11, 2008
Bacher was talking to reporters about plans to recover the body Wednesday of a climber who died overnight Monday on the mountain when he and two companions, who suffered frostbite and hypothermia, were caught by a severe blizzard while hiking near Camp Muir further up the mountain ... The man and woman had frostbite and hypothermia from being caught overnight Monday in a blizzard that killed the woman's husband. (The Daily Reflector)
Gold Rush letters a gold mine for historians Jun 8, 2008
of complications of frostbite after being caught in a Sierra Nevada snowstorm. Hosea Grosh was 31 and his brother 33. (AZCentral -- News)
Notebook: Celtics' Perkins injured Jun 6, 2008
"I know what you might be thinking: `Villaraigosa must be nuts! Bostonians would make out like bandits in that deal! With an indoor arena team, the fans would not have to risk frostbite to see a mid-September game. And with the smaller field, our coaches wouldn't even need cameras to steal opponents' signals.''' Villaraigosa wrote.And, the mayor added: "In the event of a Lakers' victory, you can keep the Patriots' coach. We have a pretty good guy down the street who might be interested in the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Man charged with providing alcohol to a minor causing death pleads to reduced charges Jun 5, 2008
Linderman said the report showed that Pietras had no damage (frostbite or other injuries) to his hands or feet, which is inconsistent with a person who walked or ran for five miles through cold and snow with no shoes or coat. It leads one to believe there may have been some intervening factors. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Employee fired after charges of animal abuse May 31, 2008
The dog reportedly suffered from frostbite, malnutrition and dehydration, severe hair loss (mange), ear and eye infections, seborrhea of the skin, cellulitis, and anemia. Unquote. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Singer believes charges 'are a joke' (1726) May 30, 2008
The dog was taken to an emergency vet where it was determined the dog suffered from frostbite, malnutrition and dehydration, severe hair loss (mange), ear and eye infections, seborrhea of the skin, cellulitis, and anemia. Gary White, president of the Missouri Canine Association, was the first to look into the situation. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Prosecutor, investigator discuss Mosley case May 29, 2008
The dog reportedly suffered from frostbite, malnutrition and dehydration, severe hair loss (mange), ear and eye infections, seborrhea of the skin, cellulitis, and anemia. Schroeder said the dog had lived with LaLumondiere until the week after Thanksgiving. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Search resumes for 2 McKinley climbers May 27, 2008
At least four people have been evacuated from the mountain, including two with frostbite. Find Beth Bragg online at adn. (Anchorage Daily News)
Memorial Day 2008: Remembering the Dead May 26, 2008
By the time they reached the evacuation port of Hungnam, they had suffered over 5,000 combat casualties and many thousands more from frostbite and illness. In the Vietnam War some 58,000 Americans died fighting a war they were not allowed to win. (Newsmax)
Sir Ranulph Fiennes abandons Everest quest May 25, 2008
During his attempt at a solo expedition to reach the North Pole unsupported, he suffered extreme frostbite which caused him to lose all the fingers on his left hand below the knuckle. Share this story. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Keeping an eye on Alzheimer's May 25, 2008
He went home for several months, but required amputation of two toes -- and eventually his entire left foot -- from either frostbite or from sores he sustained in the early morning of Jan. 21. He is recovering at HealthSouth Harmarville Rehabilitation Center. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Full Story... May 25, 2008
When possible, we would stand up next to the military tanks exhaust area to keep warm and many of us ended up with frostbite on our feet, hands and ears. During one of these cold nights, Dahl and another soldier started to dig a hole in the ground to protect themselves from enemy soldiers and to keep warm. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
No pasta please, we're Indian May 23, 2008
The expected happened and by the time Arthur received the call for help, one person had already died of frostbite and two lay in a critical condition. "Great mountaineers stay with shepherds to gauge the mountains and weather. But Indians don't feel the need to understand that the mountain is a great being. They blindly follow their guide who is driven only by commercial interests," adds Arthur who has been trekking in the Himalayas for nearly 18 years now. (India Times, India)
Sanctuary for abused animals May 17, 2008
"We think it's due to frostbite," said Crain, who explained that sheep were kept in fields throughout winter, and that no shelter was provided for the animals. Crain said all the animals rescued from the live meat market were shaking and deeply traumatized. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Accidents can occur anytime, anywhere May 14, 2008
Rickey Henderson once suffered frostbite after falling asleep with an ice pack on his back. These aren't the everyday problems that trainers and team doctors usually deal with, but they are hardly unusual in the world of emergency medicine. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Letters to the Editor (5/9/08) May 10, 2008
Viesturs' motto is: "Getting to summit is optional, returning is mandatory." Because of his emphasis on safety, he has turned around on several occasions short of the summit, he has lost no fingers or toes to frostbite, and more importantly, he is still alive. There is scientific evidence that on average, the part of the brain that controls judgment does not fully form until after age 26. (Anchorage Daily News)
Family lost on Arctic trip burned sled to signal plane May 10, 2008
"When they got here, they had absolutely no frostbite. It was a big relief," Paul Haulli, a volunteer co-ordinator for the search and rescue effort, said Friday. The timing of the family's arrival in Hall Beach couldn't have been better, Haulli added, since the school gym was full of delegates from surrounding communities at the time, including representatives of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, the Nunavut Inuits' legal arm that negotiates land treaties. (Canada.com)
A matter of life and death May 10, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Tim Jarvis and Shackleton's boat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
DEC wants to extend open burning ban May 9, 2008
The proposed rule allows for exceptions: camp fires, prescribed burns, celebratory bonfires (where allowed), fire training exercises, specialized burning to protect crops from frostbite, and burning of agricultural wastes (not plastics). Cover crops, grapevines, and orchard trimmings are examples of agricultural wastes that would be exempt under the new proposal. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Police search for Dodds, wanted on warrant May 6, 2008
Prosecutors said Dodds soaked his feet in cold water to give the appearance of frostbite and that the stunt was an effort to call attention to his faltering run for a Democratic congressional seat. After describing Dodds testimony as a fairy tale, Strafford County Superior Court Judge Peter Fauver sentenced him to a year in the Strafford County jail, with all but 20 days served as home confinement under electronic surveillance for the pair of misdemeanors. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Duct tape, sex in space, and aliens New book by Hoboken author explores strange facts May 2, 2008
Duct tape can be used for a variety of uses, from "creating cleavage, preventing frostbite, repairing horses' hooves, and supporting weak joints.". Not only was duct tape used for emergency repairs on the Apollo 13 mission, it also temporarily closed bite wounds on an Alaskan hunter after he was attacked by a bear. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Father charged in connection with Yellow Quill deaths May 2, 2008
"RCMP arrested 24-year-old Pauchay on Wednesday. He was released from custody and is to appear again in Rose Valley provincial court on May 21.Kaydance Pauchay, age three, and her 16-month-old sister, Santana, were found frozen in the snow outside their home on the Yellow Quill reserve, located about 260 kilometres east of Saskatoon.Pauchay had allegedly been drinking when he left the house with his girls, who were clad only in T-shirts and diapers, during the early morning hours of Jan. 29.The... (Canada.com)
Barmes' venison fall tops odd injury list Apr 23, 2008
As this legend goes, Rickey fell asleep while icing his foot and caught a mid-summer case of frostbite, making him miss several games. Multiple Internet searches couldn't confirm the truth of this story, but it doesn't matter. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Hundreds of little Maoists and three fat guts Apr 20, 2008
We trekked past Ghasa and Marpha, attired in Goretex, North Face and yak hoods, trudging in slow motion, the sleet in our eyes, the frostbite on our noses like Edmund Hillary on Mount Druitt without oxygen. The wind tore in and the snow came down as we approached 4000m. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
'Battlefield: Bad Company' has a mercenary flair Apr 18, 2008
The proprietary Frostbite engine developed by DICE looks great in action. The most impressive feature is undoubtedly the destructible environments, which immediately become a part of your war strategy. (Juneau Empire)
Important, Common First-Aid Mistakes Apr 17, 2008
According to the Mayo Clinic, butter can prevent proper healing and ice can cause frostbite, damaging skin. You also don't want to cover a burn. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Historical Look At Physiology And WWII Air War Apr 14, 2008
One of his hands suffered frostbite as a result of the jump, but he recovered. Physiologists later experimented with 150-pound dummies to determine opening shocks at varying heights, from planes traveling varying speeds. (Science Daily)
Horn to handle Mosley's case Apr 8, 2008
The dog reportedly suffered from frostbite, malnutrition and dehydration, severe hair loss (mange), ear and eye infections, seborrhea of the skin, cellulitis, and anemia. Sheriff Kevin Schroeder said the dog lived with LaLumondiere until the week after Thanksgiving. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Nursing homes fined for allegedly endangering residents Apr 6, 2008
She was taken to a hospital, where she was admitted in critical condition and treated for hypothermia and frostbite. According to state inspection reports, the woman left the center unnoticed because the door alarms at the center were switched off. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
5 Home Remedy No-No's Apr 5, 2008
"So ice can compound the problem by adding frostbite to the burn because you can't tell that it hurts.". When should you call for help. (CBS News)
Osage Rehab will appeal state's fine Apr 4, 2008
Miller received treatment for frostbite and hypothermia, according to the Iowa Department of Inspections, and her body temperature was 90 degrees when she was found. Diane Schaffner, the center's administrator, said Wednesday the employee responsible for the violation no longer works at the nursing home. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Found woman may suffer mild case of frostbite Apr 1, 2008
A 28-year-old Eugene woman who went missing from a friend s house southwest of Philomath on Sunday evening emerged from the forest late Monday morning with a possible case of frostbite ... Kapular was found cold and wet by Corvallis Fire and Rescue paramedics and was sent to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center to be evaluated for a possible case of frostbite on her toes and fingers, Morrison said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Banff, Glacier National Parks Book Mar 30, 2008
"...information on how to deal with everything from frostbite to heat exhaustion, from ticks to bears." ... In fact some sections are a matter of life and death, which is why there are 7 pages on Health and Safety, including emergency phone numbers, medical assistance contacts, and information on how to deal with everything from frostbite to heat exhaustion, from ticks to bears. (Suite101.com)
Never backing down: why Sir Ranulph must conquer Everest Mar 30, 2008
It is frostbite, got a week ago while climbing in sub-zero temperatures in Italy. The fingers on his left hand stop at the knuckles. (Independent)
Young Pilot Who Hiked From Snowy Plane Crash in Shorts Sends Text Message: 'I Am Alive' Mar 29, 2008
He later was treated for frostbite, a concussion and various cuts and bruises. The cause of the crash is under investigation. (Fox News)
Young Pilot Crashes, Sends Text Message 'I Am Alive' Mar 28, 2008
Scheffer was treated for frostbite, cuts on his scalp and a bruised kidney. He was released from the hospital Thursday morning. (KIRO TV, WA)
Kindness of strangers benefits tallest man Mar 25, 2008
Stadnik loves animals but had to quit his job as a veterinarian at a cattle farm after suffering frostbite when he walked to work in his socks in winter. He could not afford custom-made shoes for his 17-inch feet. (MSNBC -- International)
Team Maineiac reflects on grueling expedition Mar 25, 2008
They eventually got the sled pulled out, but Heald suffered a terrible case of frostbite in the process ... According to Heald, Farley had blisters on his cheeks; Richards looked as if he d been hung with a string of frostbite on his neck from ear to ear, from exposed skin; and Scott looked as though he d been hung in a meat locker for a week ... Heald suffered the worst, and may end up losing one of his toes and possibly another due to the severe frostbite. (Courier Publications, ME)
It's official: Johnny's on the square Mar 25, 2008
wrote on Mar 24, 2008 1:44 PM:" In case you've been misinformed, Johnny Depp, or any of the other actors are currently in Crown Point to WORK - not for a meet and greet, to kiss babies, shake hands or sign autographs for the numbskulls that are willing to get frostbite for a glance at an actor. If you really want to see any of the actors, watch the film when it is released. Between now and then, make a difference that matters - donate your time to a worthy cause or even get a job! ". Oh Great... (Munster Times, IN)
* Inside the world of Tibet's god-king Mar 24, 2008
Every year, hundreds of Tibetans risk bullets, imprisonment, frostbite and hypothermia to escape through Nepal to the Dalai Lama's home in exile. Last week, one monk from Tibet said he had made the perilous journey because he wanted to see "the god before he left the Earth.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Man falls through ice while fishing Mar 23, 2008
Four Denison firefighters were taken to the Crawford County hospital for mild hyperthermia and frostbite but were released Friday. -- Travis Coleman. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Did the candidate conjure up elaborate hoax to boost campaign? Mar 23, 2008
He argues that a Portsmouth doctor who reached the same conclusion - that Dodds suffered not from frostbite but from trench foot - can't be trusted because he's also a firefighter and therefore would back up other law enforcement officers. Dodds insists authorities were unduly influenced by his former campaign manager, Corey Corbin, whom he accuses of lying about the campaign's finances, and by Caren Peloso, who pushed investigators to file charges after hearing the crash from her house and... (Concord Monitor)
