'Miracle on 85th Street': How a Huge Dog Saved My Child's Life
It was a normal day at the park for Lynn Lowen and her 14-month-old son - until he suddenly started running down a steep hill towards the busy street.
Rescue Stories
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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.
Watch Firefighter Catch Toddler Tossed From Balcony During Fire
This Georgia family may not have all made it safely out of a burning building if it hadn't been for the quick-thinking firefighters waiting below.
Officer Who Punched Through Ice Reunites With Boy He Rescued, Gives Him Special Memento
Utah Officer Aaron Thompson gave a token of remembrance to the boy he rescued on Christmas Day from an icy grave.
Nepal's Last Dancing Bears Have Been Rescued
The last two dancing bears of Nepal have just been rescued and transferred to a national park where they will stay until they are ready for rehabilitation at a wildlife sanctuary.
Soldier Shields Woman From Exploding Car: 'It's going to have to go through me to get to you'
Sgt. Cory Hinkle is being hailed for rescuing a mother of two - and even though he sustained an injury, he says he would not hesitate to do it again.
Watch Compassionate Snowmobilers Free a Helpless Moose From Neck Deep Snow (Video FIXED)
While these adventurers usually advise against dealing with large mammals, this 1,000-pound moose was in distress and needed a few snow angels.
When Kitten is Frozen to Boat Dock For 11 Hours, Sheriff Knows Exactly What to Do
Freezing temperatures caused a small kitten to stick to a Kentucky boat dock – luckily, Police Sheriff Ernie Kelty knew exactly how to free it.
Hikers Rescue Starving Dog Trapped For 6 Weeks On Frigid Mountain
While the pup had lost 64 pounds during her ordeal on Mt. Boss, Chloe was finally rescued by some determined hikers and brought to safety.
Watch Residents Rush to Save Citizen Trapped in Burning Bus
Thanks to the quick-thinking of nearby pedestrians, there were no casualties from the fire in Yibing City.
Watch Whale Reportedly Protect Diver From Nearby Shark
This snorkeler was confused as to why a humpback whale was hanging around her so persistently – but then she saw the 15-foot tiger shark swimming nearby.
Watch Dozens of Pedestrians Pull Elk Herd From Frozen Waters
25 Wyoming residents all worked together to rescue a herd of elk that had fallen through the ice of a local reservoir.
Fearless Uber Driver Stops Mid-Trip to Scoop Up Injured Hawk and Save It From the Highway
Despite the obvious risk of handling a taloned bird, this courageous Uber driver could not bear to leave an injured hawk on the side of the road.
Hamster Stuck in a Tiny Pipe for Almost a Week is Rescued Thanks to a Miniature Handmade Ladder
When a hamster got trapped in a tiny pipe, this RSPCA worker had the perfect solution for how to rescue him.
Hero Garbageman Refuses to Flee Wildfires So He Can Check On Seniors Along His Route
A garbageman ignored his boss's warnings to evacuate and broke protocol so he could check on elderly folks on his route—and a 93-year-old was so glad he did.
Hiker Was About to Die in a Snowstorm When She Was Saved by a Total Stranger Following Her Intuition
It's a good thing that Nancy Abell listens to her instincts—otherwise, a German hiker may never have made it out of the mountains alive.
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.
Watch Olympic Sprinter Run Onto Busy Highway So He Can Save Tortoise From Traffic
David Verburg doesn't just use his speed to win gold medals in the Olympics – he also uses it to save endangered tortoises.
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.
Watch Fisherman Climb On Entangled Whale's Back So He Can Set It Free
Even though this daring young fisherman succeeded in rescuing the whale, this should not be attempted by anyone except a professional.
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