Divers searched the submerged part of a luxury cruise liner that went aground off Italy's coast in case any of 70 people unaccounted for might be trapped inside, a coast guard official said Saturday, as passengers described a delayed and terrifying evacuation.

Three bodies were recovered from the sea after the Costa Concordia ran aground off the tiny island of Giglio near the coast of Tuscany late Friday, tearing a 160-foot (50-meter) gash in its hull and sending in a rush of water.

One of the victims was a Peruvian crew member, a diplomat from the South American country said, adding that a Peruvian woman was also missing. The ANSA new agency identified the other two fatalities as French passengers, but didn't cite a source.

Passengers described a scene reminiscent of "Titanic", saying they escaped the ship by crawling along upended hallways, desperately trying to reach safety as the lights went out and plates and glasses crashed. Helicopters whisked some survivors to safety, others were rescued by private boats in the area, and witnesses said some people jumped from the ship into the dark, cold sea.

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A matter of identity

For example, a bowman might want knee and lower leg protection, while another crew member who spends a fair amount of time hiking out might find they keep leaning against a guard rail line and could do with something to protect their middle torso.

Three die, one critical in Matterhorn, Gr Combin, Jungfraujoch accidents (update)

He was wearing hiking boots equipped with crampons when he slipped and fell about 400 metres to his death. One climber, age 43, was killed and his companion critically injured after the first man apparently slipped on the North Face of the Matterhorn,

Following Prince Harry To The American Southwest

Enjoy pool-side cabanas, golf, a giant water slide for the kids, gourmet food, wine tastings, massages, horseback riding and hiking. View of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain. 5.

Writing about place (Part one)

And mess though it certainly is—in the garden, in the house, one one's boots, and on the feet of the dog and cats (who will go in and out all day long, just like folks, to check on the arrival of spring)—the mud is still exciting,

Bob and Maggie's Excellent Adventure

On a more whimsical note, Mayor Bratina could ask Atwood to bring along her hiking boots and take her on a tour of some of the more than 120 waterfalls that dot the landscape. Bet you didn't know that Hamilton was the waterfall capital of the world.

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