Dolphins Lead Rescuers Straight To Swimmer Who Was Swept Out To Sea.
Throughout the centuries, there have been countless tales of dolphins coming to the rescue of stranded fishermen, swimmers, and other seafarers. It's difficult to say...
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“He Wasn’t Breathing.” 3 Doctors Leap Into Action To Save Jazz Singer’s Life Mid-Show.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 19, 2021
Three doctors popped into a New York City restaurant after work one day and wound up saving the life of one very lucky jazz singer....
Read more20 Yrs After Losing Family In Fire, Man Darts Into Burning Home To Rescue Neighbor.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 18, 2021
Fire Captain Ron Merry has been fighting fires for the Rowley, Massachusetts, fire department for more than 45 years now. Recently, he arrived at the...
Read moreDelivery Driver Dashes Into Oncoming Traffic To Save Runaway Toddler.
Kelsey Bjork |
Sep 15, 2021
After a long day at work, Gerson Tavares was reminded that one simple choice can change your entire life... and the lives of others. As...
Read moreStranger Rushes Onto Subway Tracks When Man In Wheelchair Slips Off The Edge.
Kelsey Bjork |
Sep 9, 2021
When a man in a wheelchair was mere seconds away from a life-threatening accident, a kind stranger put his own safety at risk to save...
Read moreHelicopter Pilot Risks His Own Life To Pull Off Daring Rescue Mission Amid Flood.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 5, 2021
Joel Boyers of Nashville, Tennessee, has been a helicopter pilot for the past 16 years. He co-owns HeliStar Aviation, a private helicopter charter service, and...
Read moreQuick-Thinking Teen Rushes Into Traffic To Whisk 3-Yr-Old Sister Out Of Car’s Path.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 3, 2021
We all hope we'll think quickly on our feet when an emergency arises before our very eyes, but one never really knows. Fifteen-year-old Davyd Henrique...
Read moreFearless Lifeguard Dogs Rush Into Water To Keep 14 People From Being Swept Out To Sea.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 30, 2021
A day at the seashore very nearly turned deadly for three families off the coast of Sperlonga, Italy. Fourteen people, including eight children as young...
Read moreDoctor Delivers Baby On 1 Leg After Being In Car Crash On His Way To Hospital.
Kelsey Bjork |
Aug 25, 2021
While superheroes from comic books and movies don't exist in real life, we do have doctors who more than deserve the title. Everything was going...
Read moreDetermined Cat Comes To The Rescue When 83-Yr-Old Owner Falls Down 70-Ft Ravine.
Kelsey Bjork |
Aug 25, 2021
When the search began for a missing 83-year-old woman in Bodmin, England, no one suspected who would end up saving the day. Tamar Longmuir, the...
Read moreTeen Boogie Boarder Leaps Into Action To Pull Mom And Son From Dangerous Riptide.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 15, 2021
If it weren't for the bravery of a single teenager, a trip to the seashore could have ended in disaster for a mother and her...
Read moreHeroic Dad Rushes Into Heart Of Burning Basement To Rescue 18-Month-Old Twins.
Kelsey Bjork |
Aug 14, 2021
One day, Ray Lucas and his girlfriend, Shi'Ann Brown, went to the corner gas station near their house in Eastpointe, Michigan. During their 15-minute trip,...
Read moreFirefighter Takes Sledgehammer To Wall To Rescue Dog Who’s Trapped Inside.
Kelsey Bjork |
Aug 11, 2021
When Gertie the dog went missing, her mom, Connie Frick, remained hopeful that she'd be found. She never could have guessed the mess her sweet...
Read more‘He felt guilty even asking. Within 24 hours, every. Single. Shift. Was. Covered.’: Family of immunocompromised child thanks selfless firefighters
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Aug 8, 2021
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Read moreBystanders Rush Into Raging Floodwaters To Rescue Firefighter Who Was Swept Away.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 22, 2021
Thousands of people have been displaced by floods in Germany and Belgium, which were caused by torrential downpours. Sadly, nearly 200 people have died, including...
Read more“Are You OK?” Waitress Saves Abused Child’s Life By Holding Up 1 Simple Note.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 16, 2021
There are moments when it feels like we're put in the perfect place at just the right time to make a big difference in the...
Read more“We Just Ran Right In.” Boy Scouts Take On Raging Floodwaters To Save Drowning Woman.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 13, 2021
Monica Viet of Columbia, Missouri, was starting to worry about her son. Powerful storms had recently rocked the area, leaving behind deep floodwaters that continued...
Read more100s Of Kids Are Bringing Surfside First Responders Hope With Heartfelt Thank-You Notes.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 9, 2021
As the days have worn on, hopes of recovering more missing people involved in a Surfside, Florida, condo collapse have faded. First responders have constantly...
Read more17 Days After 69-Yr-Old Hiker Goes Missing, Rescue Teams Bring Him Home Again!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 8, 2021
When you're lost in the wilderness, every second feels like an eternity. Harry Burleigh took his camping and fishing gear with him when he headed...
Read more“Your House Is On Fire!” Brave FedEx Driver Rushes To Save Family In Need.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 5, 2021
Rashad Conwell has worked as a FedEx driver for eight years now. He has gotten to know the people who live along his regular route...
Read moreDad Uses CPR Scene From “The Office” To Save His 4-Yr-Old Daughter’s Life.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 3, 2021
Matt Uber is no stranger to child-rearing. The Carmel, Indiana, dad has four daughters, the youngest of whom is 4-year-old Vera Posy. Still, all the...
Read moreDad Smashes World Record By Doing Over 1.5 Million Push-Ups For A Worthy Cause.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 3, 2021
For more than a year, Nate Carroll of Winnebago, Wisconsin, got up before dawn to squeeze in a few hundred push-ups before waking up his...
Read moreBodycam Captures Heart-Stopping Moment When Rookie Cop Saves Choking Infant’s Life.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 21, 2021
It's easy to forget that underneath the uniform and badge, police officers can be just as startled by emergency situations as anyone else. The difference...
Read more“They’re 3 Angels.” Teens Rush Into Burning Retirement Home To Evacuate Residents.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 10, 2021
Ethan Katicic of Edmonton, Canada, has always dreamed of becoming a firefighter. Recently, the 18-year-old got a taste of what it really feels like to...
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