Man Jumps in During Freak Storm to Rescue 4 People From Sinking Florida Houseboat

On the way back to the marina, they saw a houseboat had broken free from its moorings and a man was already tryign to rescue the inhabitants.

By Blake Isbell

26 June 57 Views

Diver Puts Shark In Trance to Remove Hook From its Mouth (WATCH)

A freediver put a 10-foot shark into a "tonic state" so he could remove a hook in the predator's jaw.

By Jim Stout

01 February 39 Views

Watch One-handed Hero Grandfather Stop Jewelry Thief With Karate Kick

Raul Munoz didn't stop to think before knocking this alleged robber to the ground while he was sprinting for the exit.

By Jeanne Goddard

04 November 42 Views

Mother Protects Children After they Fall on Tracks as Train Rushes into Station (Watch)

A mother and her two children had a miraculous escape after they fell onto railway tracks–while a moving train came rushing into the station.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 December 45 Views

Politician Hailed as Nationwide Hero After He Rescues Father and Son From Burning Car

After the 43-year-old Polish politician witnessed the crash from his car, he jumped into action—and conservatives and liberals are all hailing him a hero.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 October 43 Views

American Brothers Successfully Save Irish Girl Who Was Swept Out to Sea in Serendipitous Twist of Fate

Four American brothers who were in Ireland for their grandfather's funeral ended up saving a little girl and her father on a very serendipitous day.

By Tiffani Spengler

25 July 59 Views

Youth Charges Straight into Fire to Save His 8-year-old Niece: 'I'd do it again… even if I died'

Derrick Byrd suffered third-degree burns for his selfless rescue of his 8-year-old niece - but he says he'd do it all over again-even if he died trying.

By Jessica Kusiak

12 July 58 Views

Muslim Cleric Who Hid 262 Christians During Attacks is Honored by the U.S.

The US State Department honored Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, an 83-year-old Muslim cleric who selflessly risked his life to save 262 Christians from certain death.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 July 79 Views

After Man Saved Drowning Deer From Freezing River, He Used His Own Clothes to Keep It Warm for 40 Minutes

This 27-year-old man did not hesitate to plunge into a freezing river when he saw an exhausted deer struggling to stay afloat near the opposite bank.

By Tiffani Spengler

31 May 51 Views

Watch Man Climb Building With Bare Hands to Save Dangling Child

This 2-year-old child may have been done for if it wasn't for Liang Lee – a man with nimble hands and a courageous heart.

By Tiffani Spengler

31 October 55 Views

Army Ranger Patrick Payne Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor For Heroism in Liberating 75 Hostages

Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne won the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism and selflessness that helped liberate 75 hostages in Iraq.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 September 46 Views

After Heroic Boy is Injured Saving Little Sis from Dog Attack, He Wins Praise-And Surprises-From Avengers (Watch)

Days after saving his little sister, Bridger Walker is welcomed into superhero ranks with praise and surprises from his favorite celebrities.

By Tim Barker

23 July 34 Views

Train Station Employee Stops Bike Thief - Then Stays 4 Hours After Work to Wait For The Owner

Abdul El-Gayar stopped a bike thief, then waited after his shift at London's Cannon Street station for 4 hours to meet the owner whose lock had been cut.

By Dustin Bearer

20 July 38 Views

Florida Firefighters Honored On the Internet

The men and women who fought the fires in Florida this summer are heroes (and Good Samaritans). Here are some excerpts from Florida’s Internet sites expressing gratitude

By Jeanne Goddard

29 August 38 Views

Security Guard Stops Swedish Terrorist Attack in its Tire Tracks

This young security guard may have saved hundreds of lives after he charged his van into a hijacked truck.

By Tiffani Spengler

11 April 39 Views