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A deputy fire chief turned a terrifying highway situation into a rescue when he spotted an unconscious driver speeding at 70 mph. Robert Melillo stayed with the car for six miles until the driver safely woke up.
A Cape Town surfer on his way to a holiday grabbed his surfboard and rushed into dangerous rip currents to save an unconscious pilot student. The quick-thinking rescue, joined by other beachgoers, turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of strangers becoming lifesavers.
After years of searching, an internet safety analyst identified a child abuse victim by spotting her school uniform in photos, leading police to find and help the now-young adult. The rare success story shows how dedicated investigators keep working to protect vulnerable children online.
An 11-year-old girl with autism was rescued from a dangerous icy gully in Cincinnati after firefighters navigated treacherous terrain to reach her. The quick response from Rescue 9 brought the child home safely to her family.
A resourceful rescuer broke through river ice with a stick to free a dog that couldn't climb out of freezing water. His quick thinking saved a life while demonstrating the safest way to handle dangerous ice rescues.
TED-Ed just brought a powerful African hero story to millions of viewers worldwide. The animated tale of Mwindo, a boy who challenged the underworld's god, shares timeless lessons about courage and justice.