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Bob's Burgers Actor Rescued From Fiery NH Crash
When Eugene Mirman's electric car crashed into a toll plaza and burst into flames, a state trooper and bystanders risked their lives to pull him from the wreckage. The comedian is now recovering thanks to their quick, heroic actions.
Bystanders Stop Attack in Central Park, Victim Safe
When a woman was attacked in Central Park, nearby strangers didn't look away. They stepped in, stopped the assault, and stayed until police arrived.
Strangers Tow Burning Truck to Save Trapped Driver in Texas
When a pickup crashed under a semi-trailer and burst into flames on a Texas highway, bystanders didn't wait for help. They grabbed a fire extinguisher, hooked up a tow cable, and pulled the burning vehicle to safety with the driver still inside.
Couple Saves German Shepherd Trapped in Creek for 4 Hours
A German Shepherd stuck in a Kansas creek for hours is home safe after a boyfriend held the exhausted dog's head above water until firefighters arrived. Two bystanders heard crying from the woods and found the dog trapped between steep banks, unable to climb out.
School Nurse and Bystanders Save Crossing Guard's Life
A beloved Utah crossing guard collapsed from cardiac arrest in front of students, but a school nurse with an AED and quick-thinking bystanders brought him back to life. Kirk Nixon, 71, calls them his "angels" for being in exactly the right place at the right time.
Hobart Bystanders Stop Carjacking, Save Mom and Two Kids
When an 18-year-old threatened a mother and her children with a screwdriver during an attempted carjacking in Hobart, everyday heroes stepped in to help police safely end the danger. Their quick actions turned a terrifying moment into proof that strangers will protect strangers.
Dad Dives Into Frozen Lake to Save Stranger's Son
A father in China crawled across breaking ice to pull a drowning child from a frozen lake, then nearly got trapped himself before bystanders helped him to safety. Mr. Ban learned his life-saving techniques from watching rescue videos online.
Firefighter Saves Dog From Icy Colorado Pond
A Poudre Fire Authority crew rescued a dog that fell through ice on a Colorado pond Monday, thanks to quick-thinking bystanders who called 911 instead of jumping in. The specialized ice rescue operation saved the animal without injury to anyone.
Idaho Expands Good Samaritan Law to Protect Suicide Helpers
Idaho lawmakers just voted to shield people from legal trouble when they help someone in a suicidal crisis. The move could save lives by removing the fear that stops bystanders from stepping in.
Bystanders Save Man Trapped in Willamette River Crevice
A sharp-eyed group of walkers spotted a man wedged 15 feet down a concrete crevice along the Willamette River and called for help, launching a dramatic hour-long rescue that likely saved his life. The man, found unresponsive with dangerously low body temperature, was rushed to the hospital thanks to strangers who refused to look away.
Eugene Firefighters Save Man Trapped in 15-Foot Crevice
Alert bystanders and quick-thinking firefighters saved a man's life after he became trapped in a deep crevice near Oregon's Willamette River with dangerously low body temperature. The rescue shows how ordinary people paying attention can make the difference between life and death.
Navy Rescue Swimmer Saves Driver Seconds Before SUV Sinks
A Navy rescue swimmer on his lunch break dove into freezing Virginia Beach waters to save a woman trapped in a sinking SUV. Jeremy Way and other bystanders pulled her to safety just as the vehicle disappeared underwater.