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Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Save Drowning Boy

Emerald Catron — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:05:41 +0000

If your morning commute on public transportation has you convinced that all people are basically terrible, you need to watch this video. Right. Now. 12-year-old Josh McQuoid got pulled out to sea by a wave at Marine Beach in Napiers, New Zealand. The waves were so strong that they also made it impossible for Constable [...]

13 Year Old Braves Snowstorm To Rescue Classmates Trapped On Bus

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:46 +0000

Alexi Catellier is only thirteen, but the Canadian youngster was one of the oldest kids on his school bus when it broke down during a Manitoban snowstorm. The storm had also knocked all the region’s power out, making it impossible to call for help. As the minutes turned to hours, Catellier comforted the younger students, including [...]

Four-Year-Old Girl Rescued After Getting Stuck in Second Floor Balcony

Don Deane — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:38:03 +0000

We’re not sure why there’s been a recent spate of small children perilously dangling from great heights, but it’s a good thing that heroic people always seem to be on hand to save them. In China, a four-year-old girl became stuck in the rails of a second story balcony and hung there precariously until emergency services arrived.

Heroic Bus Driver Catches Girl After Three-Story Plunge

Don Deane — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:00:23 +0000

A bus driver became a hero on Monday when he caught a seven-year-old autistic girl in his arms after she fell three stories from a building in New York City. The remarkable rescue was caught on tape. MTA bus driver Stephen St. Bernard was walking home from work yesterday when he noticed a commotion outside [...]

Woman Bravely Rescues Kids in Runaway Van

Don Deane — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:06:19 +0000

A quick-thinking woman bravely put herself in harm’s way to rescue two children in a runaway van recently. And although the woman’s rescue attempt didn’t quite go according to plan, she somehow managed to stop the vehicle before it rolled into the middle of a busy intersection. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player According to Leslie [...]

Hero Golden Retriever Rescues Missing Autistic Child

Nick Romano — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:00:22 +0000

The parents of 5-year-old Scotty Meyer, who suffers from autism, were fear stricken when they realized their son had disappeared. The family officially reported him missing midday last Tuesday, convinced that he had slipped out of the house while their air conditioning was being repaired. Fortunately, he was found the next morning thanks to the help of one furry little guy on four legs — an 8-year-old Golden Retriever named Autumn.

Six-Year-Old Keeps Grandfather Alive After ATV Accident

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:32:56 +0000

An all-terrain vehicle ride near their cabin in rural Red Cliff, Canada became a nightmare for Walter Small and his grandson Bradley Reid when the rear tire got caught and the ATV flipped over. Small, 59, was able to free Bradley, who is six, from under the vehicle. However, he quickly realized that his own [...]

Firefighters Rescue Dog From Icy River

Lori Crofford — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:53:57 +0000

I saw this video today and just had to share it with you. The poor dog is so scared and freezing in this video. Apparently Charlie was playing on the river when he fell in and got stuck. The local fire department in Theresa, NY came out and rescued Charlie. Another reason why the men [...]

Beagles Walk on Grass For the First Time After Being Saved from a Research Facility [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:00:36 +0000

I love animals and I love dogs. My mutt Bailey is half beagle and this story broke my heart and warmed my heart at the same time. This is a rescue video from the Beagle Freedom Project. These cute adorable dogs haven't had a chance to see the light of day or walk on grass their entire lives. They have only lived in metal crates, subject to tests, needles and who knows what. Warning, this video could make you cry, I know I did.

Prince William to the Rescue! Sailors Saved by Lt. William Wales

Shauna Wright — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:00:50 +0000

The dashing Prince William added to his allure on Sunday when he was part of a four-man team that rescued a pair of Russian sailors whose cargo ship sank in the Irish Sea off the coast of North Wales. William, better known as Flight Lt. William Wales in the Royal Air Force, was the co-pilot [...]

Boy Dropped From Burning Building Thanks Firefighter Who Saved His Life [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:25:49 +0000

Xavier Lamb, the brave six-year-old who was caught by a firefighter on Monday after being dropped from the window of a burning building, offered thanks to his rescuer on ‘Today.’ So what did Lamb have to say to the first responder who saved him? He offered a short, but exceedingly sincere “Thank you!” then pointed [...]

Injured Mama Cat Leads Rescuer to Her Kittens

Shauna Wright — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:11:04 +0000

In yet another amazing tale proving some animals are more compassionate than human beings, we humbly submit Jolie, the heroic mama cat.

Jolie calls England her home, and when she was pregnant, some cruel dolt tossed her out of a moving car. She survived, and a kind soul fed her and eventually confined her in a rural area before calling the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Heroic Crowd Lifts Burning Car Off Motorcyclist in Incredible Footage [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:46:58 +0000

In this incredible amateur video which was shown on ‘Today,’ a group of heroic bystanders in Logan, Utah approached the wreckage of a car crash and lifted a burning, 4,000-pound BMW off the motorcyclist who was trapped underneath. According to authorities, the accident occurred when 21-year-old motorcyclist Brandon Wright collided with a car pulling out [...]

Two Rescued Seals Get Released, Then Kiss Each Other [VIDEO]

Stephen Lenz — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:15:37 +0000

If you spent the last few months living it up at a cushy rehab center in Laguna Beach, you’d probably kiss your loved ones too before going back into the deep, dark ocean too. But seriously guys, no tongue? [BoredomFactory] Read Original: Two Rescued Seals Get Released, Then Kiss Each Other [VIDEO]