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A Chilean couple just paddleboarded at 20,898 feet above sea level, breaking the world record while combining their love for mountains, water sports, and each other. Carlos Cardemil Poffal and Laura Andrea Torres Pereira carried all their own gear to a remote lagoon in the Andes to make their seven-year dream come true.
A paddleboarder stranded half a mile from shore near Virginia's Ocean View Pier was safely rescued by Norfolk Fire-Rescue crews working in perfect coordination. Thanks to quick thinking and teamwork, the person made it back to land unharmed.
When a thunderstorm trapped a woman and her dog at the base of a Welsh cliff, volunteer rescuers navigated treacherous waters to bring them home safely. Both paddleboarder and pup made it out unharmed despite the dramatic conditions.
A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours through choppy waters off Western Australia's coast after his family was swept out to sea, ultimately saving their lives. His mother and two siblings were rescued 14km offshore, clinging to a paddleboard.
When heavy rains turned northern Oahu farmland into a lake, Jacqueline Bensaid grabbed a paddleboard and launched a one-woman animal rescue mission. Eight dogs, including two puppies, made it to safety thanks to her quick thinking.
When rough ocean conditions dragged his family out to sea, 13-year-old Austin Appelbee swam 4 kilometers against the current to call for help. His heroic triple-zero call just saved three lives.
A 13-year-old Australian boy swam alone for four hours without a life jacket to rescue his mom and siblings after their kayak capsized. Austin Appelbee's incredible endurance and courage brought help just in time.
A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours through choppy waters to reach shore and call for help after his family was swept miles into the Indian Ocean. His quick thinking and superhuman effort saved his mother and two siblings from a terrifying ordeal off Australia's southwest coast.
A 13-year-old boy swam nearly 3 miles through choppy ocean waters for four hours to rescue his family after they were swept out to sea while kayaking in Western Australia. His determination and courage brought his mother and two younger siblings home safely.
A 13-year-old who couldn't pass his swimming test just weeks earlier swam four kilometers through rough seas to save his drowning family. Austin Appelbee's incredible rescue shows what humans can do when the people they love need them most.
Sioux Falls firefighters can now dive into water emergencies within 10 minutes, thanks to a new program putting 12 trained rescue divers on call around the clock. The city-funded initiative responds to growing development around local lakes and waterways.
A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours through rough Australian waters without a life jacket to rescue his family drifting eight miles offshore. Austin Appelbee's courage and his mother's quick thinking brought all four family members home safely.
A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours through rough Australian waters to rescue his mother and siblings swept out to sea. His superhuman effort sparked a massive search that saved all three lives.
A 13-year-old boy swam four kilometers through rough ocean waters to save his family after they drifted 14 kilometers offshore. One month later, the Appelbee family returned to thank the rescuers who brought them home alive.
After being swept out to sea, 13-year-old Austin Appelbee swam four grueling hours back to shore, then calmly guided rescuers to his stranded family. The newly released emergency call reveals the incredible composure of a young hero who refused to give up.
Travelers across Europe are ditching traditional beach breaks for active holidays built around training, recovery, and movement. From Olympic pools in Fuerteventura to yoga retreats in Greece, sports resorts are reshaping how people vacation.
When rough seas swept a family out to sea off Australia's coast, 13-year-old Austin Appelbee became their only hope. He swam 2.5 miles through open ocean for four hours to reach shore and get help.
A distressed kayaker was pulled to safety from Lake Union after rescue swimmers sprang into action on Saturday afternoon. The quick response from Seattle's fire and police teams meant the kayaker got medical care in time.
Quick-thinking officers from Colorado Parks and Wildlife pulled a family of four to safety after high winds pushed them from shore at Lake Pueblo. The rescue highlights a simple safety measure that's now saving lives across Colorado.
The Obama Presidential Center will honor beloved chef Tafari Campbell, who died in a 2023 accident, with a comfort-food restaurant celebrating his warmth and talent. Tafari's Kitchen will serve dishes inspired by the Obama family's personal recipes and memories.
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