Lifeguards Were Just Learning to Use New Rescue Drone When They Saved Boys Trapped at Sea
In a fortunate twist of fate, beachgoers spotted the struggling teens just as local lifeguards were learning to use their new rescue drone.
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Man Buys New House But Doesn't Know He Moved Next Door to His Mother's Secret Child
When Philip moved back to Michigan from Florida, he had no clue that his mom had been keeping secrets from him - until he started meeting his new neighbors.
Lucky Break: Mother of Two Wins $5M on Ticket She Bought By Mistake
"I never win anything," said the New Jersey mom who decided to just pay the $10 after she felt sorry that the clerk made a mistake printing her $1 ticket.
After Marriage Proposal Mishap, NYPD Was Able to Return Ring to Relieved English Couple
Daniella Anthony had just said yes to her boyfriend's marriage proposal – but then only hours after popping the question, disaster struck.
Dad is Pleasantly Surprised to Hear That His Toothbrush Holder is Actually 4,000-Year-old Relic
This English dad was bewildered to find out that the pot he used to hold his toothbrush was actually an ancient relic of Afghanistan.
Couple Claims Lotto Ticket With Two Weeks to Spare Thanks to Last-Minute Thanksgiving Cleaning
After discovering a few unchecked lottery tickets, this Louisiana couple is definitely thankful for last-minute house cleaning.
When Homeless Man Finds Artwork That Sells for Thousands, Man Tracks Him Down to Split the Earnings
When a homeless man uncovered a rare Disney illustration that was worth thousands, an antique store owner tracked him down to give him some of the earnings.
Man Reads About an Alleged Dognapping Right As Someone Drives Up With the Famous Missing Pup
Thanks to this electrican being in the right place at the right time, a famous dog that was allegedly stolen from its family has been safely returned.
Thanks to Snapchat, Woman Gets Lifesaving Stroke Medicine With 12 Minutes to Spare
Darnisha Ladd was in dire straits at the hospital when her sister suddenly remembered that she had taken a Snapchat video that would save her life.
In 'Freakish Miracle', Man's Change of Fishing Spot Results in Rescuing 18-Month-old From the Ocean
If this fisherman had not spontaneously decided to set up his lines at a different spot on the beach, this story may have had a very different ending.
87-Year-old Walking to Buy Mega Millions Ticket Breaks His Hip, Then Wins Hospital Lottery Pool
Earl Livingston is the perfect example of how you never know when – or how – you might catch a lucky break with the lottery.
Accidental Encounter Results in Tiny U.S. Town Becoming 14th Ever Location for a World Peace Flame
An accidental encounter with a glass-enclosed monument in Wales on vacation leads to tiny Ashland, Oregon installing the 14th eternal World Peace Flame.
Surfer's Ring Lost in Pacific Ocean Returned After 35 Years
The code of honor among treasure hunters requires a good-faith effort to find the owner of anything traceable. "Wow," he said, handing Larry Feurzeig a bottle of Champagne in appreciation. "I'm shocked. Amazed. Overjoyed. Life has a way of continuing to surprise us."
Woman is Shocked When Guy She Just Rescued in the Check-Out Line Turns Out to Be Keith Urban
She just wanted to do something nice for a stranger, so was shocked when it turned out to be Keith Urban who was having trouble with his credit card.
Teens Singing On the Sidewalk Get to Perform With Cyndi Lauper After Chance Encounter
These young siblings had been playing for pedestrians on the sidewalk when a famous singer happened to be walking by at the right time.
Man Saves Ancient Books From Dumpster Only to Look Inside Months Later and Find Amazing Inscription
The guy's shocking dumpster discovery was the beginning of a fascinating chapter in his life—and turned trash into treasure.
Woman Scours the Web For Years to Find Sister She Never Met – Until Her New Neighbor Moves In
Hillary Harris spent years searching on the internet for ‘Dawn Johnson' with no luck – but then, she saw a delivery sitting in her driveway.
One Month After Med School, He Was the Only Doctor Aboard Overseas Flight to Save Woman's Life
Dean LaBarba had only finished with school one month before his skills were put to the test on a 12-hour flight over the Atlantic Ocean.
Lost Corgi Goes Viral on Twitter, But Old-Fashioned Fate Brings Him Home
This adventurous 15-year-old corgi finally made it home, thanks to a mother's gut instincts and a Twitter star. Hear the Good News Guru tell the tale.
Routine Traffic Stop Uncovers Birth Connection Between Driver and Officer From 27 Years Ago
Thanks to a routine traffic stop 27 years later, two men with a major life connection in New Jersey finally got to reunite.
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