Sudden Death: Heat Wave!

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officials have named a fifth victim of the recent Southern California heat wave. Officials found Margaret Civick, 88, dead in her residence on Wednesday. The air conditioning was not on. At least five people have died in the county of heat-related issues since Aug. 31. (L.A. Times 9/08/07) I wonder if

(Not so) Sudden Death: Dead at 114

The world’s oldest person Yone Minagawa, who has died at age 114, was as sprightly as ever until the moment she got into bed for her eternal rest, her caretaker said Tuesday. Minagawa, who enjoyed good food and a bit of alcohol, died August 13 at a nursing home in Japan’s southwestern Fukuoka prefecture. “She

Sudden Death: Hot Air Balloon!

In Surrey, Canada, a hot air balloon burst into flames just before launching killing a woman and her daughter, and seriously injuring 11 other people. Three passengers were not able to escape before the balloon shot in the air, burned and plummeted into an RV park. Photos and video here.

Sudden Death: Taxi!

A taxi driver suddenly died of a heart attack while driving on a highway in Berlin. A 78-year-old lady was riding in the cab at the time and saved herself from sudden death by being very wise. Read the article from MSN here.