Hook & Ladder Cemetery in Gretna, Louisiana, was established in 1858 by the Hook & Ladder Company No. 1. It was created to honor fallen firefighters, but what lies within is far more chilling. Inside these weather-worn tombs rest some of the city’s most tragic souls, including Mary Cortimiglia, the youngest victim of the Axeman of New Orleans. In 1919, the killer crossed the river and attacked her family. Mary died in her mother’s arms, and her tiny tomb still sits here, a heartbreaking reminder

11K views · 266 reactions | A Chinese #firefighter showed off his speed to onlookers during the hook ladder event at the World Championship in Fire and Rescue Sport in Istanbul, Türkiye on Saturday. #TrendinginChina Firefighter Li Zhiwei finished first in the competition after he scaled four floors in 14.6 seconds. | Xi's Moments | Facebook