Teen Saves Family From House Fire in Plymouth, Wisconsin
When 19-year-old Aryssa Ertman smelled something strange after midnight, she didn't hesitate. Her quick thinking got her entire family out of their burning home with seconds to spare.
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Family Rescues 10 Dogs From Flooded Australian Town
When over 200 residents evacuated Daly River due to flooding, one family drove through croc-infested waters to save the pets left behind. They built emergency kennels and now care for 10 dogs and one persistent cat.
13-Year-Old Swims Hours to Save Family Swept Out to Sea
When powerful currents dragged his family into open water off the Australian coast, a brave teenager swam for hours to reach shore and alert rescuers. Thanks to his courage and endurance, everyone made it home safely.
Teen Swims 4km to Save Family Swept Out to Sea
A 13-year-old boy swam four kilometres through rough ocean waters to get help after his family was swept out to sea off Western Australia. His courage and his mom's calm leadership brought everyone home safe after 10 hours in the water.
6-Year-Old Alerts Family to Fire, All 6 Survive
A Mesa family of six is recovering after a quick-thinking 6-year-old woke her parents during a condo fire, giving her dad crucial seconds to carry all four children through flames to safety. Despite severe burns, all six family members are stable and showing progress.
Michigan Firefighters Rescue Family From Third Floor Fire
Wyoming firefighters climbed a 35-foot ladder in single-digit temperatures to rescue two adults, a child, and even a cat from a burning apartment building. Helmet camera footage captured the dramatic rescue as a panicked mother pleaded, "My baby, please."
Swiss Family Rescued by NZ Defence Force After Gorge Floods
A Swiss family's New Zealand dream vacation took a dramatic turn when flooding trapped them in Waioweka Gorge, leading to a midnight helicopter rescue by the Defence Force. What could have been a nightmare became a story of Kiwi kindness and resilience.