Tourist Survives 18 Hours at Sea By Clinging to a Soccer Ball
Strong currents swept a 30-year-old man out to sea—but reminiscent of the movie Castaway, he now has a soccer ball to thank for his survival.
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Firefighters Save Kitten Stuck in an ATM - And His New Name is Cash
The kitten had to be 'withdrawn,' but fire and rescue, but is doing fine, and one his way to a healthy weight and forever home.
Paramedics With Jet Packs Can Fly Where Ambulances and Helicopters Can't Go - WATCH
Gravity Industries has been training paramedics to use their Jet Suit for the remote emergencies of the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
Lucky Rescue for 5 Sheep Stuck on English Rooftop
Five sheep were stranded on a rooftop in Newmillerdam, West Yorkshire, but were saved by Fire and Rescue. All's wool that ends wool.
Caught on Camera: Teen Hero Dives Into Bay to Save Drowning Woman From Sinking Car
A car door can't open if its under water, and thankfully a young hero jumped in to save a classmate who accidently drove into the water.
Woman Lost 8 Days in the Australian Bush Survives to See Her 4 Children Again 'It is miraculous'
Her partner decided to go visit a friend nearby while she decided to do a bit of swimming and walking at a swimming area near the rest stop.
Formerly Homeless Hero Stops Runaway Baby Stroller Moments Before it Rolls into Traffic
In the town of Hesperia, California, a great aunt watched helplessly as a baby stroller was carried by a gust of wind toward a busy street.
Hero Conductor Stops Train to Rescue 3-Year-Old Boy Lost on the Tracks (Video)
News reports the child is autistic and non-verbal. He was separated from his mother when he fell over a barrier and into the cutting
Ex-Racehorse Destined for Kill Pen Rescued by Woman Who Helped Raise Her-WATCH
Having never made a name for herself, and collecting only a few thousand dollars in winnings, Saxy was sold on as a workhorse.
After Spending Life at Roadside Zoo, Chimps Share Emotional Hug in New Sanctuary Home
The "very sweet" chimps range in age from 13 to 26, and are adjusting well to their new surroundings, the sanctuary said.
Missing Texan Trapped for 3 Hours in Her Submerged Car Saved by Passing Fisherman-Learn How to Save Yourself Too
The woman had been reported missing by loved ones but was only discovered because a fisherman happened to see the faint outline of a car roof
Florida 3-Year-Old Rescued from Sunken Vehicle After Police Perform CPR: 'Best cry I've ever heard'
Walton passed the child to a colleague who administered CPR, and he started breathing again—evidenced by the immediate crying.
Dramatic Moment Skier Rescued a Snowboarder Who Was Buried Head First in Snow and Running Out of Air (Watch)
A hero skier saved the life of a snowboarder completely buried head-first in a massive snow drift. Francis Zuber was maneuvering around the tops of trees in deep powder on Mt. Baker, in northwestern Washington state, probably without any indication he might end up in the right place at the right time to be a […]
Chef Breaks Open Sinking Car's Window With His Elbow to Save Trapped Motorist
Down in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the sous chef of a beloved restaurant, Philips Seafood, replaced his apron for a cape.
A Dog and Goat Are So Close The Shelter Decides to Only Place Them as a Team
The shelter knew they had to stay together. Fortunately, they found someone who agreed, and they lived happily ever after.
Twin Paramedics Whose Dad Died of Cardiac Arrest Saved Stricken Man With Same Condition the First Time Working Together
Paramedic twins whose dad died of a cardiac arrest 21 years ago saved a man suffering the same condition—in a tag-team effort, only a day after the anniversary of his death. Angie Mills and her brother Steve Mills were only working together by chance during a rare joint shift as part of the same ambulance […]
College Wrestler Scores 'Quadruple Leg' Takedown Against a Grizzly Bear to Save a Friend
Kendall Cummings decided he was not going to let a grizzly bear maul his friend to death, so he used wrestling moves to win the match.
Firefighter Lures Trapped Dog Off the Ice Using Treats-Then Lifts it Up a 10-Foot Wall
The pond was frozen over, but with water clearly sloshing about over the ice, how long until the 60 lbs. husky plunged through was unclear
81-Year-old Survives Nearly a Week Stuck in Snowbank With Only Croissants and Candy
An 81-year-old man survived on croissants and candy after a snowstorm left him stuck on a desolate CA highway alone for nearly a week.
'Hero' Dogs From Rescue Operation in Turkey Get First Class Seats on Airliners Flying Them Home
When the full extent of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria became apparent, rescuers came from around the world and across political boundaries to aid in the lifesaving efforts; and they brought their dogs too. Trained rescue dogs and their handlers came from the US, Israel, El Salvador, Mexico, Qatar, South Korea, China, India, […]
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