“I Thought He Was Going To Die.” Good Samaritan Leaps Into Action To Save Choking Baby.
A tragedy was narrowly avoided in a South Carolina restaurant, and it was all thanks to a fellow patron who was in the right place...
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250 Spelunkers Make History With Heart-Stopping 55-Hr Cave Rescue.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 22, 2021
Experienced spelunkers know that when it comes to exploring caves, one wrong step can cost you your life. The Ogof Ffynnon Ddu cave system in...
Read moreDramatic Footage Captures Military Helicopters Pulling 100s From Treacherous Floods.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 21, 2021
November is typically the wettest month for residents of British Columbia, Canada, but this year has been even more blustery than usual. When a huge...
Read more“The Only Super Hero Present Was Him.” 4-Yr-Old Is Unscathed After A 70-Ft Fall.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 18, 2021
Some children seem to have a guardian angel working overtime to keep them safe! According to Wolf County Search and Rescue, a family is thanking...
Read moreHow 1 Simple Hand Signal Saved This Kidnapped Teen’s Life.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 17, 2021
Just when we thought that TikTok was all about goofy cat videos and trendy challenges, a story like this reminds us of the true power...
Read moreGood Samaritans Team Up To Save Choking 1-Yr-Old On Side Of Highway.
Kelsey Bjork |
Nov 16, 2021
Thanks to a Florida Highway patrol trooper and a kind stranger, a baby's life was saved. On October 16, Trooper Mathieu was called to assist...
Read more“It Was Pretty Exciting.” Lifeboat Volunteers Rush Off Mid-Wedding To Save 6 Lives.
Kelsey Bjork |
Nov 15, 2021
As much as we try to make sure weddings go off without a hitch, every couple who has ever tied the knot has at least...
Read more7th-Graders Save The Day When Bus Driver Has Medical Emergency In Middle Of Street.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 15, 2021
You never know exactly how you'll react in an emergency situation, but with a little luck, we'll all do as well as these two middle...
Read moreNashville Pastor Tackles Gunman In Lifesaving Act Of Bravery.
Kelsey Bjork |
Nov 12, 2021
When a regular Sunday morning service at Nashville Light Mission Pentecostal Church took an almost deadly turn, Pastor Ezekiel Ndikumana showed what it means to...
Read more‘The clerk answered the phone in a shaky voice. ‘Oh my god, sir. Is your son tall and strong with black hair?’: 16-year-old ‘hero’ rescues 3 children from sex trafficking
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Nov 10, 2021
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Read moreRescuers Scale Slick Rocks To Save Mom And Child From Raging Waterfall.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 10, 2021
The Anaivari Muttal waterfall in Tamil Nadu, India, recently reopened after a long closure due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, and tourists have been eager...
Read moreER Doctor Performs Lifesaving Operation On Stranger He Happens Upon In Woods.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 30, 2021
Todd Van Guilder recently had a close encounter with death, but he's never felt more fortunate. Wanting to wind down from his stressful job as...
Read moreHeroic Deputy Swoops In To Rescue Terrified 3-Yr-Old From Burning Home.
Abby Bowman |
Oct 24, 2021
While most people run away from burning homes, it is a first responder's job to run toward them. Bodycam footage from a deputy in Florida...
Read more“Never Off Duty.” 7 Firefighters Rush To Save Stranger’s Life 30,000 Ft In The Air.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 21, 2021
Whenever there's an emergency, we're reminded of just how crucial first responders are in our society. A group of firefighters from Massachusetts recently boarded a...
Read moreMan Ditches Motorcycle In Middle Of Road To Catch Baby Careening Down Steep Hill.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 18, 2021
Thanks to a quick-thinking man, a baby's life was saved. In a neighborhood in Florencia, Colombia, a nearby camera captured a man riding his motorcycle...
Read more“Miracles Do Exist.” Good Samaritan Finds Missing Toddler After 4 Days In The Woods.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 15, 2021
Whenever we start to wonder if miracles are real, a story like this one changes everything. It was a normal Wednesday afternoon when mom Araceli...
Read moreBystanders Spring Into Action When Grandparents’ Car Suddenly Bursts Into Flames.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 8, 2021
While driving down the road in San Diego, California, an older couple's car caught on fire, prompting a group of strangers to come to their...
Read moreDad Drives 20 Hrs To Bring Emergency RVs To People Who Lost Everything In Wildfires.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 3, 2021
Many people watch the evening news and wonder if they can do something to help victims of natural disasters, but few of us actually take...
Read more“I Thought It Was A Prank Call.” Radio Operator Saves Man’s Life From 500 Miles Away.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 3, 2021
Bill Scott of California never could have predicted that a friendship developed over a love of ham radios would lead him to one day saving...
Read moreSeconds After Stranded Woman Prays For Help, Marines Show Up To Save The Day!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 2, 2021
Sometimes it takes a long time for our cries for help to be answered. Other times, it happens right away. When Virginia Waller-Torres' car stalled...
Read moreGood Samaritans Break Into Truck To Rescue Unconscious Driver Trapped Inside.
Kelsey Bjork |
Sep 27, 2021
Thanks to a brave group of strangers, a potential disaster was avoided. It all started on a busy Georgia interstate. A man behind the wheel...
Read moreDramatic Footage Shows Cop Rushing Into Smoke-Filled Home To Rescue Trapped 79-Yr-Old.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 25, 2021
Being brave doesn't mean you're not afraid; it means you take action even when you're terrified. Officer Tony Becker of the Port Washington Police Department...
Read moreDoctor Runs To Save Suffocating Child’s Life Just In The Nick Of Time.
Kelsey Bjork |
Sep 22, 2021
Few things are more terrifying to a parent than not knowing how to help their child. Thankfully, this Palestinian couple was able to get to...
Read more100s Of Californians Line The Street To Thank Firefighters Who Saved Their City.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 20, 2021
Being a firefighter is often a thankless job, especially when you're tasked with battling massive forest fires like the ones ravaging our western states. In...
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