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New York Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

Off-duty firefighter saves man trapped in flame-engulfed car in Brooklyn

FDNY lieutenant rescues driver from car engulfed in flames on Belt Parkway [ more ]
New York Post
4 days ago
New York City

NYPD officers rescue man who fell onto subway tracks during seizure from oncoming train: 'Come on!'

NYPD officers heroically rescued a man who fell onto subway tracks during a seizure, risking their lives to save him. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
New York City

Hainault sword attack victim opens up on 'long road ahead' from hospital as he thanks NHS for saving his life

Henry De Los Rios Polania, a victim of a sword attack, is recovering in the hospital after protecting his family from violence. [ more ]
Cbsnews
2 weeks ago
Cars

Off-duty FDNY firefighter recounts saving a man from a burning car in Brooklyn

Off-duty firefighter hailed as hero for rescuing man from burning car. [ more ]
BBC News
2 weeks ago
London

Hainault sword attack victim thanks NHS for saving his life

Henry De Los Rios Polania expressed gratitude to the NHS for saving his life after being injured in a samurai sword attack in London. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Hero builder saved baby from Hackney arson attack after climbing ladder into flames

Brave builder saves baby from a raging fire in Hackney.
Suspect arrested for arson attack in East London. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
London

WATCH as police officers tackle man with knife during south east London attack

Off-duty police officers tackle knifeman in Elephant and Castle.
Officers receive praise for their heroism and quick actions to apprehend the suspect. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
East Bay food

She tore up burning roof shingles bare-handed to douse 1905 Berkeley fire

Mary Lutie Shaplin's heroism in saving her neighbor's house from a fire was featured in a newspaper article in 1905.
Historian Richard Schwartz showcased the story of Mary Shaplin at a Commonwealth Club event in San Francisco. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Good Samaritan stabbed to death while trying to quell altercation between his neighbors

Alvaro Martin-Perez intervened heroically in a dispute, resulting in his tragic death.
Suspect Isaias Saquic-Saquic was arrested for the fatal stabbing. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Barnaby Webber's mother says Grace O'Malley-Kumar is forever her hero'

Grace O'Malley-Kumar hailed as a hero for trying to save Barnaby Webber during the Nottingham attack
Mother of Barnaby Webber expresses gratitude and admiration for Grace's brave actions [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Incredible moment hero saves girl, 3, from sinking car in Storm Henk floods

Bystander rescues child and driver from sinking car in floodwater
Rescuer insists he is not a hero [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Dog walker who jumped into freezing river to save woman thought she was mannequin

A man jumped into a freezing river to save a woman he initially mistook for a mannequin.
Despite flood warnings and an imminent storm, the man dived into the water to rescue her. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Education

Principal Who Put Himself In 'Harm's Way' To Protect Students In Iowa School Shooting Dies

High school principal dies while protecting students during school shooting in Iowa
Principal remembered as a selfless and heroic individual who put himself in harm's way to save others [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Education

Iowa Principal Who Risked His Life to Protect Students In School Shooting Has Died

Iowa principal who protected student during school shooting dies
Principal acted selflessly and put himself in harm's way to protect students [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Education

Daughter of Iowa School Principal Reveals He Distracted Shooter So Students Could Escape Before Being Shot Himself

Daughter of Iowa school principal reveals her father tried to distract the shooter to give students a chance to escape before he was shot.
Principal's heroic act shows his dedication to the safety of students and staff.
Family of the shooter should be shown grace and compassion during this difficult time. [ more ]
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