UPDATE: London Blogger Tracks Down Stranger Who Saved Him
A video blogger who was stopped by a stranger from jumping into the River Thames has been reunited with the man who saved him six years ago.
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Passenger Talked Through Landing a Plane After Pilot Collapses
Flying instructors in Britain told a passenger over the radio how to land a plane after the pilot of a small aircraft collapsed and died at the controls. One of two instructors who guided in the plane said the passenger did an amazing job.
Sweet Story of a Returned Wallet Sparks Kindness Party
A picture, posted recently on Reddit.com, was photographed in New York City where someone was thrilled to have their wallet returned and desperately wanted to thank the human who was responsible. I re-posted the photo on Facebook and it sparked dozens of similar stories about the kind return of wallets, purses and iPhones left behind - and returned - in every situation.
Phone Lost, Friend Gained for Cancer Patient
Debbie Sexton was half way home in the car after her cancer treatment when she realized she left her phone somewhere in the hospital. Thanks to the GPS turned on in her phone the mishap led to a meeting and friendship with a young man who had found her phone and has cancer too.
$77 Million in Sunken Treasure Found at Bottom of Atlantic
The underwater treasure, which sank in 1941 when the SS Gairsoppa — a British steamship that was secretly carrying silver from India to Great Britain to fund the war effort — was hit by a German U-boat torpedo.
Bi-lingual Sweetheart to the Rescue at Gate A-4
Wandering around the airport terminal, after learning my flight had been detained four hours, I heard an announcement: "If anyone in the vicinity of Gate 4-A understands any Arabic, please come to the gate immediately." Gate 4-A was my own gate. I went there. An older woman in full traditional Palestinian embroidered dress, just like my grandma wore, was crumpled to the floor, wailing loudly. "Help," said the Flight Service Person. "We told her the flight was going to be late and she did this." In my halting Arabic, I was able to soothe her worried mind. Not only that, by the end of four hours, all the women at the gate were as one, bonded by the old woman sharing her cookies.
River Cleanups Unearth Bottled Secrets
A man whose mission is to clean up the lakes and rivers of the United States has removed more than 7 million pounds of trash. By 2010, has had already pulled 775 refrigerators and 55,000 tires from American waterways. But the work also yielded some treasure -- 64 messages in bottles.
Woman Answers Wrong Number Saves Life of Elderly Man 1000 Miles Away
Saving a life sometimes could take something as simple as a call back. Just ask Thomas Buck, an 84-year-old from Pennsylvania whose life was saved by a complete stranger more than 1,000 miles away – who called him back.
Teen Rewarded $10,000 After Returning Thor's Wallet
In recognition of this honest teen returning a wallet full of cash with nothing missing, the god of thunder has rewarded him.
Skydiver Walks Away After 8000ft Fall Without a Working Parachute
A seasoned skydiver in Northern California was attempting a complex stunt after jumping from about 8,000 feet when both of his parachutes failed and he went into a three-minute spin, hitting the ground but surviving with minor injuries.
Chain of People Hold Hands to Save Boy From Drowning (Watch)
His father said the 12-year-old New Zealand boy was seconds away from drowning after being battered by waves, unable to emerge for air. The boy, who was swept out to sea by rough waters, was rescued by beachgoers after they formed a human chain to pull the boy back to the shore.
Woman Reunited With $30,000 Diamond Thanks to Honest Store Manager
Katie Sattler admits when she first noticed the diamond from her engagement ring was missing, she panicked. The diamond is three carats with an estimated value of about $30,000. She said the sentimental value is priceless. Thankfully, the PetSmart store manager is a fellow of honor and integrity.
Concerned Facebook Community Prevents Soldier's Suicide
On October 24th, Michael Cali Moore, a National Guardsman, sent Dan, the anonymous founder of the Facebook page Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said a message concerning another Guardsman who was planning on killing himself that night.
2 Missing Hikers Found Alive in Montana
Two Virginia veterinarians reported missing while hiking in Glacier National Park were found alive yesterday, after their families raised the alarm Friday when they failed to catch a flight home. It took 50 people laboring in wintry conditions to find them.
Man Shaves Head to Support Wife, Luckily Finds His Own Cancer
When Dolly Stringer was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, she decided to shave her head before beginning her chemotherapy. Now, the woman, who lives in Georgia, believes she got cancer for a reason: to save her husband's life.
Airline Passengers Help Locate Oceangoing Sailor in Distress
Australian authorities are thanking the crew of an Air Canada flight for helping to locate a sailor in distress off the country's east coast. Luckily, one of the passengers on an Air Canada Flight en route from Vancouver to Sydney had binoculars.
Woman Buys Renoir Masterpiece for $7 In West Virginia Flea Market
A Maryland woman didn't recognize the priceless painting when she bought it in a box of knick knacks for seven dollars in a West Virginia flea market. It turned out to be a 1879 Renoir, the impressionist masterpiece that's been missing since the 1920s, entitled Paysage Bords de Seine.
UK Football Stampede Survivor and the Doctor Who Saved Him on the Pitch
Gary Currie was laid out on the ground, presumed dead, when fellow Liverpool supporter Dr. Glyn Phillips spotted him and spent 15 minutes performing CPR, determined that Gary, then just 18, deserved a chance to live. Now in a moving interview with the Sunday Mirror, Gary reveals how he has struck up a lifetime bond with his saviour, since that day 23 years ago.
Possible da Vinci Painting Found in Scottish Farmhouse; Could be Worth $150 million
An old painting, which shows a woman embracing a young child, was nearly thrown out on several occasions, but Fiona McLaren, 59, from Scotland decided to seek an appraisal recently after financial difficulties forced her to look for new resources. Auctioneer Harry Robertson, the director of Sotheby's in Scotland, gasped when he saw the artwork which had been given to her father by one of his patients.
Bus Driver Saves 7-Year-old as she Plummets from 3rd Story Window (Video)
A Brooklyn girl with autism is safe thanks to a fast-acting neighbor who came to her rescue. The 7-year-old crawled out of her window and was dancing and singing on top of an air conditioner before she tripped and fell from the ledge. City bus driver Steve St Bernard, 52, was waiting below with his arms outstretched and managed to catch the girl, preventing disaster.
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