Police Officer Vaults Over 30-Foot Overpass in Order to Save Suicidal Boy
The 28-year-old officer says that she did not really stop to think about the danger – she just knew that she needed to help the boy.
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Watch Police Officer Rescue Stranded Bride From the Roof of Her Flooding Car
According to the department, the bride's dress and shoes remained almost entirely dry throughout the whole ordeal.
80-Year-old Man Rescues Drowning Boy Only to Find Out That He Saved the Kid's Father 30 Years Earlier
The senior may not be as spry as he used to be, but that doesn't stop him from jumping into action when someone is in trouble.
Minutes After Saying 'I Do', Hero Groom Jumps Into the Ocean to Save Drowning Teen
If Cindy Edwards had any doubts about the character of her husband, they must have been cleared up immediately when he rescued the boy from the ocean.
Two 'Miracle' Cats Are Finally Found in Rubble Three Weeks After House Exploded
Since a gas leak caused her house to explode last month, Nadeau has been frantic over her missing cats - thankfully, they have been found alive and well.
Despite Local Racial Tension, Good Samaritan Leaps Into Action to Rescue Cop From Smoking Car
A man is being praised for rescuing a wounded police officer in a community that often harbors mistrust towards law enforcement.
Homeless Man Becomes a Hero After Saving Woman Who Jumped From Bridge
Shane Drossard was risking his own life when he saved a suicidal woman earlier this week – but he says it was "his duty" to rescue her.
'Gilligan's Island Crew' of Puppies Rescued From Uninhabited Island - Safe and Happy
The seven pups will reportedly be named after their human counterparts from the show based off of their personality.
Watch Pilot's Spectacular Rescue as he Lands Rear of Helicopter on Mountain Peak
The whole rescue operation only took about 30 minutes, but judging by the nature of the mission, it looks like a pretty intense half-hour.
7-Year-old Boy Starts 'Underground Railroad' to Rescue Over 1,000 Dogs From Kill Shelters
Roman now funnels an average of 50 dogs out of kill shelters in Texas every month to loving homes around the United States.
Quick-Thinking Gas Station Cashier Saves Kidnapping Victim by Locking Her in the Store's Bathroom
The cashier knew that if she led the kidnappers to believe anything was wrong, they would take off – so she played it cool instead.
In Recounting Cave Rescue, Thai Boys Say They Now Want to Be Navy Seals When They Grow Up
Devotion to their adult heroes has spurred several of the soccer players and their coach to announce their new dream of becoming Navy Seals.
Watch Hero Neighbor Help Save Dog Falling From a 9th-Story Balcony
Joao Augusto wasn't able to catch the Shih Tzu in his arms, but he was able to cushion her fall.
Celebrations Erupt After Dramatic Rescue of 12 Boys From Submerged Cave 2 Miles Deep
Over the course of the last 18 days, the world has been holding its breath over this rescue mission – but as of today, there is finally a happy ending.
JetBlue Crew Praised for Saving Dog's Life When It Was Struggling to Breathe on Plane
Darcy the French bulldog may have been in real trouble if it had not been for the responsiveness of two JetBlue flight attendants.
Train Passenger Uses a Twitter Post to Help Rescue 26 Girls From Traffickers
An Indian man is being hailed as a hero after his quick-thinking ended up saving two dozen young girls from a nefarious scheme.
The Only Thing Crazy About This Cat Lady is the Number of Felines She's Rescued: 28,000 (Video)
Lynea Lattanzio would rather live with 800 cats than a man, but she isn't crazy. She has rescued over 28,000 cats in 24 years.
Heroic Puppy Saves Owner by Jumping in Front of Rattlesnake
This heroic pup sustained a nasty rattlesnake bite to the muzzle, but he did it all to protect his beloved human from danger.
Fishermen Save Starving Fox That Was Stranded on an Iceberg at Sea
This little guy may not have survived much longer if it had not been for some hawk-eyed fishermen who were watching the horizon.
Cop May Not Have Survived Near-Fatal Accident if This Stranger Had Not Rushed to His Aid
An anonymous stranger is being credited for saving the life of a California police officer who was in very grave danger earlier this month.
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