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When a car was swept into a flooded creek near Tuscumbia, Missouri, rescue crews pulled off a successful water rescue that saved everyone inside. The Friday rescue highlights the lifesaving work of first responders during dangerous flood conditions.
When flash floods trapped 14 people in two Alabama caves during heavy storms, specialized rescue teams crossed dangerous waters to bring every single person home safely. Not one injury was reported in either rescue.
When record floods trapped a family and their German Shepherd in Australia's Northern Territory, a police officer rappelled from a helicopter to save their beloved pet. The daring rescue came amid torrential rains that forced thousands to evacuate their homes. #
A quick-thinking helicopter pilot saved two men and their dog from the roof of a car surrounded by raging floodwaters in northern Australia. The dramatic rescue captured on video shows the power of split-second decisions and the pilot's commitment to saving every life, including four-legged ones.
After days trapped underground by flash floods, the first of five villagers emerged safely from a cave in Laos on Friday night, thanks to an international rescue team. Four more await rescue as experts from four countries continue their delicate mission.
A helicopter pilot landed on a half-submerged car to save two stranded men and their German shepherd from raging flood waters in northern Australia. The dramatic rescue captured on video shows quick thinking that saved three lives.
Three people trapped on top of their submerged truck during weekend flooding in Sand Springs, Oklahoma were successfully rescued by first responders. Multiple emergency crews worked together to bring everyone to safety.
Two Dalton firefighters just received recognition for helping rescue nearly 100 people trapped by devastating floods in Kentucky last month. Their team saved more lives than any other task force deployed to the disaster zone.
Six London firefighters joined a UK rescue team to save more than 80 people, including an elderly blind woman and children, from Mozambique's worst flooding in a generation. The 10-day mission delivered nearly 3 tonnes of aid to communities cut off by devastating floodwaters.
When flash floods struck Nairobi and surrounding regions, Kenya Red Cross teams raced into action, successfully rescuing trapped motorists and evacuating stranded residents. Their swift response prevented tragedy and saved lives across multiple counties.
When heavy rains trapped eight people in flooded homes near Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania's Fire and Rescue Force sprang into action and brought everyone to safety. Thanks to quick community reporting and trained responders, all eight residents walked away without a single injury.
When the Euphrates River burst its banks in eastern Syria, rescue workers sprang into action to pull stranded farmers from rising floodwaters. Their quick response saved lives in communities cut off by the devastating floods.
Emergency crews pulled three people to safety after flash floods surprised Northern Rivers communities, with neighbors and rescue teams working together to protect lives. Despite 20 damaged vehicles and 106mm of rain in three hours, everyone made it out safely.
When Hawaii faced its worst flooding in 20 years, the National Guard jumped into action, launching rescue missions across Oahu to bring families to safety. Communities are coming together to rebuild after the unprecedented storm.
After being trapped for over a week in a flooded cave in central Laos, five villagers are safe and smiling in hospital beds following a dramatic rescue. Expert divers who helped save the Thai soccer team in 2018 brought the men to safety through narrow, flooded passages.
The South African National Defence Force is saving lives across two countries after devastating floods hit southern Africa. Their rescue helicopters are pulling stranded families to safety in both South Africa and Mozambique.
In a massive humanitarian effort, rescue teams have saved over 19,000 people from devastating floods in southern Mozambique, using boats, helicopters, and even an amphibious vessel. Creative solutions like repurposing an underused airport are keeping communities connected while the main highway remains underwater.
When a powerful Kona low storm flooded Oahu, Honolulu Fire Department's specialized drone team worked through the night to save neighbors trapped by rising waters. Their swift action brought dozens of residents to safety across the North Shore and Central Oahu.
When a tropical storm trapped a 94-year-old man in his flooded garage in Tairua, New Zealand, neighbors raced to help within minutes of a Facebook SOS. The rescue shows how tight-knit communities can save lives during disasters.
A Marengo horse trapped in rising floodwaters for 13 hours reunited with his family after an emotional rescue on April 4. The successful operation brought Troy home safely, ending a harrowing ordeal that gripped the community.
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