The Incredible Moment 69-Year-Old Stops a Bank Robbery with Words and a Hug
A man realized that a bank robber was acting out of sadness, not malice, and stepped in to difuse the situation with a hug.
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Sherpa Convinces Climber to Let Him Make Rare 'Death Zone' Rescue on Mt. Everest
It's been one of the deadliest seasons for summiting Mt. Everest, and if for Gelje Sherpa, it would have become deadlier still.
New York Cop Grabs Suicidal Passenger in First Rescue of its Kind on Staten Island Ferry
An emotionally disturbed man had inexplicably climbed out of the window onto a railing on the outside of the ship, seemingly ready to jump.
Hero Bank Teller Saves Customer From Losing Millions on a Scam-by Asking a Few Simple Questions
Marlena Karbowski took no prisoners when she heard the woman's motivation: that she needed to free her internet boyfriend from prison overseas
Dog Named Hero Saves Owner's Life for Days, Fighting Off Cold and Coyotes and Getting Help
A dog named Hero saved his owners life after enduring frigid nights and coyote attacks, when he charged a local on a walk, who in turn called the police.
Moscow Teens 'Saved Over 100' From Attack on Crocus City Hall
Khalilov and Donskoy helped lead the fleeing attendees away from dead-end hallways and locked maintenance doors and out through the exits.
School Bus Catches on Fire, Driver Gets All the Kids Out-and Herself-Before it Explodes Behind Her
A statement released by the school district called her efforts and poise under pressure "nothing short of heroic."
Deputies Rescue 5-yo Girl With Autism Wandering in a Florida Swamp: "We Were Looking for You, Sweetie'
In bodycam footage released by the HCSO shows the three officers finding and calling her name. "We were looking for you sweetheart," said one.
Hero Garbageman Rescues Man, Woman, and Dog from House Fire
According to the BBC, the two garbagemen recovered over a cup of coffee, and went right back out to finish their collection rounds.
LA Firefighters Rescue 1200-Pound Horse Named 'Lucky' from Backyard Sinkhole (WATCH)
Lucky by name, lucky by nature, this 20-year-old mare managed to avoid any serious injuries to her legs from the fall.
Hero Firefighters Rescue Driver Trapped in Semi-Truck Dangling Off Bridge (LOOK)
Dramatic footage from Louisville, KY, shows a semi-truck dangling over the water, after nearly plummeting off the Clark Memorial Bridge.
89-year-old had to 'Speak Up' to Save Believed-Extinct Language of Indigenous People Who Revered Silence
It was only after retiring that Mr. Jaime realized, after going in search of one, that there were no other speakers of Chaná left.
Unprecedented Gift Preserves 8,000 Acres of 'The Land Between the Rivers' in Alabama: 'America's Amazon'
When considering the great victories of America's conservationists, we tend to think of the sights and landscapes emblematic of the West, but there's also a rich history of acknowledging the value of the wetlands of America's south. These include such vibrant ecosystems as the Everglades, the Great Dismal Swamp, the floodplains of the Congaree River, […]
Two Snowboarders Save the Lives of Skiers After Nearly Losing Their Own in Palisades Avalanche
Once their heads were above the snow, they realized two skiers were buried mere feet from them, and that they had to be the first responders.
Bear Rescued from Abandoned Zoo in Ukraine Finds New Home in UK
The Asiatic black was discovered when Ukrainian soldiers entered the village of Yampil which had been under Russian occupation.
Recycling Crew Didn't Stop Searching for Woman's Lost Wedding Ring Until They Found a 'Needle in a Haystack'
As she was separating plastics and paper at her local recycling center, she accidentally separated white gold and diamonds as well.
Special Police Unit Tracks Down $27 Million in Stolen Cars Including Crates Full of Snagged Luxury Vehicles
Since the start of 2021, the team has recovered or identified more than 1,800 vehicles worth over $60 million
Montreal Teens Hailed as Heroes for Saving Couple from Drowning in Barbados
Zoe's father, Chuck Meklensek, thinks it's a good example of why he thinks every child should take swimming lessons for at least a few years.
Dog That Won't Stop Digging Saves Entire Neighborhood After They Find Dangerous Gas Leak Underground
Authorities informed her that if Kobe hadn't detected the leak when he did on December 21, the consequences could have been fatal.
Heroes Rescue an Exhausted Pregnant Horse Stuck Deep in the Snow (Watch)
A man in Inner Mongolia, China, went above and beyond to rescue a pregnant horse that was trapped in a deep hole in the snow.
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