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Chicago Blackhawks
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Skydiver rescued after crashing into Virginia Tech scoreboard

A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard during Virginia Tech's spring football game but was rescued and is stable.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Crews rescue sea lion pup found on side of street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset District

A sea lion pup named Irving was rescued in San Francisco's Outer Sunset District and will receive veterinary care.
#child-abuse
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

A Sinaloa miner's agonizing 13 days of being submerged in water in the dark

One of the miners trapped after a gold mine in Sinaloa collapsed emerged from the darkness alive. Located with the help of a team of divers, the rescue of Francisco Zapata Najera gave hope to those waiting outside.
Mission District
#avalanche
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

Norwegian Avalanche Victim Identified as Former University of Utah Ski Star - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

2 American Backcountry Skiers Caught in Avalanche in Stubai Alps, Austria, Leaving 1 Seriously Injured - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

2 Backcountry Skiers Survive Avalanche Near Nuuk, Greenland, Buried Up to 16 Feet Deep for Nearly an Hour - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

Norwegian Avalanche Victim Identified as Former University of Utah Ski Star - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

2 American Backcountry Skiers Caught in Avalanche in Stubai Alps, Austria, Leaving 1 Seriously Injured - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

2 Backcountry Skiers Survive Avalanche Near Nuuk, Greenland, Buried Up to 16 Feet Deep for Nearly an Hour - SnowBrains

#car-crash
New York Islanders
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Video shows 4 airlifted from broken down yacht off Long Island coast during bad weather. Watch the rescue.

A Coast Guard crew rescued four stranded individuals from a yacht off Long Island during severe weather conditions.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Fishing crew rescued near Gloucester after boat runs aground amid harsh seas

Two crew members were rescued from a fishing boat that ran aground in Gloucester, with no injuries reported.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean

A boat carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean, resulting in at least two deaths and over 70 missing.
#eugene-mirman
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

N.H. governor's security aid rescues Mass. driver from fiery toll booth crash

A Massachusetts driver was rescued from a burning vehicle by a state trooper and witnesses after crashing into a New Hampshire toll plaza.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Victim In Sunnydale Shooting Identified

Multiple incidents involving shootings and rescues occurred in the Bay Area, highlighting community safety concerns and emergency responses.
San Francisco
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Bikini-clad swimmer breaks silence after rescuers found her clinging to San Francisco cliffside

A swimmer was rescued after being swept out to sea and clinging to a cliff in San Francisco.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Driver, dog miraculously avoid serious injuries after getting wedged underneath big rig in SJ

A driver and a dog survived a collision with a big rig in San Jose with non-life threatening injuries.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Whale stranded off Germany swims to freedom after days of rescue efforts

A stranded humpback whale in Germany's Baltic Sea has freed itself and is being guided to deeper waters by rescuers.
#ocean-safety
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Woman rescued from San Francisco cliff had been swept away while swimming: SFFD

A woman swimming at Kelly's Cove was rescued after being pulled away by currents and getting stuck on rocks.
#san-francisco
fromABC7 New York
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

San Francisco fire crews rescue woman clinging to cliff above crashing waves

A woman was rescued after falling over a cliff at the Cliff House in San Francisco.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
San Francisco

Two-Alarm Fire In Sunset District Leaves One Injured, One Cat Dead, Three Homes Damaged

Two-alarm fire in San Francisco's Outer Sunset damaged three homes, rescued three people, left one injured after a window jump, and killed a cat.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
San Francisco

Two-Alarm Fire In Sunset District Leaves One Injured, One Cat Dead, Three Homes Damaged

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Lured by pepperoni, dog rescued from 12-foot backyard sinkhole on Cape Cod

Falmouth Fire and Rescue stabilized the ground surface and determined that crews could not enter the hole because of a potential collapse.
Pets
Miami Marlins
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

'SOS' in the sand saved couple stranded for nearly 24 hours during Oahu floods

A handwritten SOS in the sand led to the rescue of two stranded visitors in Hawaii during severe flooding.
#kayaking
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
California

37-year-old woman from LA dies after kayaking near Point Reyes

Brigitte Manspeaker, 37, died after her kayak capsized in Tomales Bay; her boyfriend was rescued but suffered from hyperthermia.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
San Francisco Giants

3 People in Overturned Kayaks Rescued From McCovey Cove During Giants-Dodgers Game

Nearby kayakers and a private boat rescued three overturned kayakers; all refused medical care and SFPD urged wearing life jackets.
California
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

37-year-old woman from LA dies after kayaking near Point Reyes

Brigitte Manspeaker, 37, died after her kayak capsized in Tomales Bay; her boyfriend was rescued but suffered from hyperthermia.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
San Francisco Giants

3 People in Overturned Kayaks Rescued From McCovey Cove During Giants-Dodgers Game

#surfing
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

Exclusive | Dramatic video shows hero surf instructor rescue drowning girl

A surf instructor saved a drowning girl and her father from a riptide at a Southern California beach.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Heroic Chicago trans comedian recalls saving infant from ice-cold Lake Michigan: 'I guess I'm going in'

I was on the phone with my friend, looking at the water, and I was like, 'Man, that looks so beautiful. I just want to jump in.' Little did he know. Then he heard screaming. 'I just look up, and I'm like, Oh my God. I just saw a stroller headed straight to the lake, just blown by the wind.'
Chicago
#heroism
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Chicago

Trans man jumps in frigid lake & saves baby from drowning: "I wasn't going to let that baby die" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Chicago

Trans man jumps in frigid lake & saves baby from drowning: "I wasn't going to let that baby die" - LGBTQ Nation

Chicago
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rescuer who jumped into icy Chicago lake to save baby: All I did was a human act'

A Chicago man rescued a baby from Lake Michigan after wind blew the stroller into the water, emphasizing the importance of human compassion and helping others in need.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Man, dog trapped for days in Big Bear backcountry storm

A camper and his dog were stranded for days in Holcomb Valley during a fierce winter storm and were rescued by San Bernardino County crews using a snowcat.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Hero describes rescuing pregnant woman from sinking car in Florida

Logan Hayes jumped into a pond and rescued a panicking, pregnant woman from a sinking car on Interstate 95 in Martin County, Florida.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Starving and stranded: Inside the desperate effort to save 24 wild horses

Wild horses were found stranded in deep snow; multiple died, 24 were rescued, and surviving horses were taken for long-term rehabilitation after emergency care.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Two Rescued After Car Bursts Into Flames In SF Crash Near Daly City Border

The San Francisco Fire Department performed a rescue and put out a car fire on Junipero Serra Boulevard Sunday morning, and one person in the crash required hospitalization. The crash and subsequent fire happened just after 10 am on Sunday, January 4, and the SFFD says they soon responded to the scene at Junipero Serra Boulevard and Brotherhood Way, in the vicinity of the Outer Mission near the Daly City border.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

1 dead in Redding as atmospheric river causes major flooding, CHP says

At least one person has died in Redding because of flooding in the city as the water just overtook the streets. Some people ended up abandoning their cars.
California
#paragliding
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
4 months ago

Alert Snowboarder Saves Out of Control Beginner Skier

Casey Willax stopped a backward-spiraling skier with a sudden body block and bear hug, preventing injury and later rescued another person on the mountain.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Family of two women stranded in Sri Lanka hugely relieved' after rescue

Melanie's daughter, Katie Beeching, has now confirmed the women were saved by the Sri Lankan tourist police yesterday afternoon. They are currently in Colombo resting up before their flight home. Katie said: We are hugely relieved that Mum and Janine are now on their way home and would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the brave officers from the Sri Lankan tourist police who went out of their way to rescue them in such difficult circumstances.
World news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Manchester-by-the-Sea police, firefighters rescue woman stuck in swamp

Local News Photos shared by the fire department show first responders wading through waist-deep water toward the woman. Manchester-by-the-Sea police and firefighters on Wednesday rescued a woman stuck in a swampy area in the woods off Route 128, officials said. A middle-aged woman who was walking in the evening "lost her way and became disoriented," Fire Chief James McNeilly told Boston.com. After following sounds of traffic from nearby Route 128, the woman was led into a swamp area, where she called 911, McNeilly said.
Boston
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
5 months ago

Volunteers rescue sea lion washed up on a Santa Cruz County beach

The organization received reports on its hotline of a California sea lion on the busy beach Sunday and a team of trained volunteers from the hospital's triage facility in Castroville arrived at the beach just after 3 p.m. The sea lion weighed about 200 pounds and appeared to be in poor condition, said Giancarlo Rulli, a spokesperson for the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito. It was reactive and registered the volunteers' presence but was lethargic.
Environment
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Fireman saves three children on fourth day in job

A firefighter rescued three children and helped four adults from a hallway fire caused by an e-bike battery explosion on his fourth day.
fromThe Mirror US
5 months ago

Woman, 30, walks into river clutching 5-month-old baby in harrowing mystery

A group of former police officers sprang into action after noticing the 30-year-old woman walking into the water holding a baby and were able to save their lives A woman holding a 5-month-old baby was pulled from the East River on Sunday after she mysteriously walked into the water carrying the child. The news was shared with the New York Post by a number of former police officers who rescued the woman and the infant.
New York City
Higher education
fromESPN.com
7 months ago

Army player rescues man from burning vehicle

Larry Pickett Jr., an Army cadet and football player, rescued a man from a burning vehicle after a crash near West Point.
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Mass. girl helps 5-year-old neighbor who fell down a well

"I heard a scream that I've never heard before from my son," Jack's mother, Kathleen Freeman, told KALB. Freeman rushed to see what had happened, and discovered the child was inside the well.
Boston
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Stunning survival story': Police rescue California man trapped behind waterfall for two days

Ryan Wardwell was rescued after being trapped for two days behind a waterfall in California.
Travel
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Man trapped behind waterfall in Calif. mountains rescued after 3 days

A man was rescued after being trapped in a cave for three days in Giant Sequoia National Monument.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Long Beach man trapped behind California waterfall for 2 days is rescued alive and well, officials say

A man was rescued after being trapped behind a waterfall in Sequoia National Forest for two days.
fromCbsnews
8 months ago

Nearly a dozen rescued after boat starts to sink in Brooklyn

Around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, a boat began to sink in Brooklyn, prompting the rescue of 11 passengers by police and fire units. One minor injury was reported.
New York City
#survival
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Fishing boat docked at NYC pier begins sinking with 11 passengers on board after dark: cops

A fishing boat with 11 passengers sank near a Brooklyn pier; all were safely rescued, with one man transported to a hospital.
#emergency-services
#hiking
Pets
fromAol
8 months ago

Update on Tiny Kitten Who 'Walked Onto NYC Subway' Has People in Tears

A lost Calico kitten on a New York subway train found a forever home and touched many hearts.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Missing woman feared dead in California desert found alive and safe in Colorado

Authorities have confirmed that Kelsey Pittman, who went missing after her vehicle was found near Slab City, has been located alive in Colorado.
California
California
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Man and his dog rescued by Jet Ski from Mendocino cliff

A man and his dog were rescued from a cliff in Mendocino after the dog fell into the water.
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Firefighters help evacuate riders from aerial ride at Mass. zoo

Emergency personnel arrived on scene after receiving calls around 3 p.m. from people stuck on the ride, which had a mechanical issue preventing it from moving.
Boston
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Rescuers find mom and son lost in Northern California forest thanks to notes they left on a remote road

The notes weighed down by rocks with HELP written at the top said they were stranded up the road with no phone service.
California
Pets
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

Revitalizing the Emotional Lives of Deeply Traumatized Foxes

Foxes teach valuable life lessons about resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Rescuers find mom and son lost in California forest thanks to help' notes

A mother and her son were rescued after getting lost in a California forest, thanks to notes they left behind for search teams.
California
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
9 months ago

1 injured, 2 rescued during early morning boat fire off Santa Cruz County coast

A fishing boat caught fire off the Santa Cruz County coastline, necessitating a rescue and leading to one first responder being hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
California
fromTODAY.com
9 months ago

Mom and 9-Year-Old Son Rescued After Leaving SOS Notes in California Forest

Two handwritten notes helped rescue a mother and her son stranded in the Sierra Nevada for over 24 hours.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

A kitten's transformation in foster care

Feeding and caring for cats and kittens involves daily routines and personal connections to ensure their comfort and well-being.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
9 months ago

Bodycam Video Captures Rescue of Children Locked In Hot Car Outside Atlanta Mall

Two young children were rescued from a hot car after being locked inside for nearly 40 minutes in an Atlanta mall parking lot.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Australia: Missing German backpacker found alive DW 07/11/2025

A German backpacker, Carolina Wilga, missing for almost two weeks in Australia, has been found alive.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
9 months ago

Video. Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece

Fire crews and aircraft successfully contained wildfires near residential areas in Asprochori and Thassos without significant damage to homes.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
9 months ago

27 workers rescued after tunnel collapse in Los Angeles

Twenty-seven workers were rescued from a collapsed wastewater management tunnel in Los Angeles with no visible injuries reported.
fromSFGATE
9 months ago

California man drowns while rescuing 2 boys from Colorado River

Jeff Brady, 51, dove into the Colorado River to rescue two boys aged 10 and 12 from the current, ultimately drowning during the attempted rescue.
Miscellaneous
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Clinging to a tree, and praying: how a family survived the Texas flash floods

A flash flood deeply affected residents, leading to daring rescue efforts and harrowing moments of survival.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

DEC forest rangers rescue Brooklyn teen upstate

On July 1, a DEC forest ranger responded to an emergency call at the Peekamoose Blue Hole swimming area in Denning and rescued a 13-year-old from Brooklyn who was unconscious due to cold water exposure.
Public health
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Tiny pet dog credited with helping to save hiker trapped in Swiss glacier

A chihuahua helped save its owner from an 8-metre-deep crevasse in the Swiss Alps by alerting rescuers to his location.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

After climber survives gruesome injury in Sierras, it takes five helicopters to rescue her

The solo female climber fell while nearing the summit of California's second-tallest mountain, injuring her leg severely and losing her backpack, leaving her alone and without supplies.
California
Canada news
fromTODAY.com
9 months ago

Family of 6 Rescued After Stranded Nearly 24 Hours in Alaskan River

A family of six was rescued after 24 hours stranded on a sandbar in Alaska during a storm.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

134 cats found crammed into a U-Haul van, pressed against the front windshield

A disturbing case unfolded when a U-Haul van parked outside a Taco Bell was discovered to contain 134 cats, with many in distress and several dead.
Pets
#disney-cruise
Miami
fromFortune
9 months ago

A father jumped overboard to save his daughter who fell from a Disney cruise ship returning to Florida

The Disney Dream cruise ship's crew successfully rescued a girl who fell overboard and her father who jumped in after her.
fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

5 rescued after boat fire off Key Biscayne, Coast Guard says

At 10 a.m. on Sunday, a blaze erupted on a boat off Key Biscayne, prompting urgent response from the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities.
Miami
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

'I saw smoke coming from the window' - Lorry driver rescues man from burning building in Dublin

I just thought it would be much safer for him to jump on the lorry instead of the footpath, said Mr Zareba.
London food
US news
fromIndependent
9 months ago

Brave Kerry nurse saves injured and terrified man stranded in the dark on Carrauntoohil

An off-duty nurse played a crucial role in saving the life of an American man stranded on a mountain for over 12 hours.
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