Mahalo News Network - August 23, 2009: What is one significant news event that happened today?
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Three people were rescued today August 23rd from the waves and and at least two more are missing. Among the rescued was a 7 year old girl who was unresponsive at the time of her rescue. Nine people had to be hospitalized.
The rescue continues as the United states Coast Guard has multiple aircraft on the scene mobilized from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod.
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As of 17 minutes ago the 7 year old girl has died. I will keep the page updated as I get more info.
Rescue video below. Photo from Milbridge ME
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Israel and Sweden are clashing over an 'organ harvesting' article, called "Our sons are being stripped of their organs". A Swedish newspaper (Aftonbladet) had run a story on illegal organ harvesting and trafficking, in which Israel was involved. The Swedish newspaper published a second article this sunday.
As a retaliation measurement, Israel immediately revoked all press credentials for Swedish reporters, effectively cutting them off from reporting from Israel and Gaza.
These latest actions by both parties are quickly escalating this conflict, which now also involves Israeli prime minister Netanyahu.
So far, none of the involved parties seems willing to back off.
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Maine page update.