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When an Amber Alert went out for a missing 2-year-old, a security guard and eight movers worked together to trap the suspect's car at a Phoenix gas station. Their quick thinking brought the child home safely and earned them medals from Avondale police.
A Phoenix moving crew spotted a missing 2-year-old from an Amber Alert at a gas station and blocked the alleged kidnapper's vehicle until police arrived. Their quick thinking brought Kehlani Rogers home safely after three days.
After six hours trapped in a narrow 30-meter well, four-year-old Abdul Razzaq Salloum Jbeir was pulled to safety by Syrian Civil Defence teams in a rescue that captivated the nation. Specialized crews from three provinces worked together to save the conscious child from the dangerously tight space.
When a hot air balloon ride malfunctioned at a Chengdu shopping mall, a firefighter descended from above to rescue a young boy dangling mid-air. The dramatic rope rescue ended safely, with the child unharmed and onlookers applauding the first responder's quick action.
When a 2-week-old baby stopped breathing on a Yavapai County road, deputies arrived in minutes and used quick thinking to clear his airway and save his life. The infant has made a full recovery and is home with his grateful parents.
A rookie NYPD officer saved a choking 2-year-old in the Bronx, marking his second life-saving rescue in less than a month. The bodycam footage captures the heart-stopping moments when every second counted.
A joint police operation in Ahmedabad rescued a newborn baby from traffickers and arrested three people involved in an interstate child trafficking network. The swift action by authorities stopped the infant from being sold and exposed a broader criminal operation.
When a 4-year-old boy stopped breathing on Interstate 275, Hillsborough County deputies raced against time to bring him back. Thanks to their quick CPR and teamwork, the child is now recovering in stable condition.
A Vandalia firefighter rushed into a burning building despite extreme danger to rescue a trapped child. Noah Van Doesburg received a Medal for Valor for his lifesaving actions.
Twelve children stolen from their families across India are finally safe after police dismantled a decade-old trafficking ring. The investigation rescued 10 girls and 2 boys, all between 4 and 12 years old, and arrested 13 gang members across five states.