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South Carolina firefighters are diving into dangerous rip currents to prepare for beach season. The Isle of Palms Fire and Rescue Department just launched its first ever comprehensive water rescue training program.
When dangerous rip currents threatened South Florida beaches, Miami-Dade's lifeguards and rescue teams pulled off more than 500 successful water rescues in just seven days. Every single person made it home safely.
When an 18-year-old woman and 19-year-old man became trapped at the bottom of a cliff by rising waters in Puerto Rico, Coast Guard helicopter crews swooped in to save them. The dramatic rescue shows how quick thinking and teamwork can turn a dangerous situation into a story of hope.
A quick-thinking barista and a mystery hero used bright pink rescue buoys to save two teenagers from dangerous rip currents at a South African beach. Since 2017, these simple flotation devices have helped save 256 lives.
When a mother and daughter became trapped waist-deep in wet sand at an English beach, four quick-thinking theme park workers sprang into action with ropes and training. CCTV footage captured the dramatic rescue that saved both from a dangerous situation.
Quick-thinking employees at Adventure Island saved two people trapped waist-deep in wet sand as the tide rushed in. Their swift action and teamwork turned a dangerous situation into a rescue success story.
A dog stranded in a canal by rising tides in Río Grande, Argentina got a second chance at life thanks to quick-thinking rescuers. The successful operation highlights both the dedication of emergency responders and the importance of pet safety near water.