Phoenix Rescue Mission Saves Lives With Street Outreach
Former addict Steve Harmon now drives Phoenix streets handing out Narcan and hope to people battling addiction. His personal mission is saving lives one street corner at a time.
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Phoenix Teams Rescue Two Puppies Trapped in Storm Pipe
Two terrified puppies spent hours trapped deep inside a stormwater pipe in Phoenix, South Africa, until rescue teams and creative thinking brought them safely home. The late-night operation turned into an early morning celebration.
Phoenix Firefighters Rescue 4 Hikers in One Busy Saturday
Phoenix-area rescue teams worked overtime this weekend, safely bringing four injured hikers down from three different mountains during above-average temperatures. Every single hiker made it to the hospital in stable condition.
Alaska Guard Rescues Pilot in Final Mission Before Retirement
A rescue crew saved a crashed pilot near Anchorage in minutes, thanks to updated emergency technology. The mission marked one pararescueman's last rescue after decades of service.
US Rescues Colonel After Daring Iran Mission
A downed fighter pilot was rescued from deep inside Iranian territory in what military officials are calling one of the most dramatic search and rescue operations in recent American military history. Both crew members from the F-15 Strike Eagle are now safe after being shot down during combat operations.
Coast Guard Swimmer Saves 165 on First Ever Rescue Mission
When 11-year-old Milly Cate McClymond prayed for help as floodwaters rose around her Texas summer camp, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan answered that call on his very first mission. The heroic aviation survival technician pulled 165 people to safety during deadly floods and just received the Legion of Merit at the State of the Union address.
Rescued Pit Bull's Blood Saves Dying Pug in Phoenix
When a critically ill pug needed emergency care to survive, another rescue dog stepped up to be her hero. A pit bull terrier at the same Arizona shelter donated blood that saved her life.
NASA Rescues Falling Telescope With Robotic Space Mission
A robotic spacecraft launched from a plane 40,000 feet in the air to save a telescope that's been unlocking cosmic mysteries for over 20 years. The daring rescue mission will pull the Swift Observatory back into orbit and extend its life by a decade.
US Rescues Wounded Airman From Iran in Daring Mission
After an F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran, US forces executed a complex 12-hour rescue operation to save a seriously wounded airman from behind enemy lines. The mission involved hundreds of personnel, advanced drones, coordinated strikes, and a CIA deception campaign, bringing both crew members home safely.
NASA Telescope Gets First-Ever Space Rescue Mission
A 22-year-old NASA telescope facing a fiery death will be saved by a robotic rescue craft in a historic first. The mission could change how we handle aging satellites forever.
First Villager Rescued From Flooded Cave in Laos
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.
US Airman Rescued From Iran After 48-Hour Mission
A U.S. airman trapped in Iran for nearly two days after his jet was shot down is home safe thanks to a daring rescue by special operations forces. The mission showcased incredible survival skills and military precision.
Phoenix Crews Save 4 Hikers in One Day Despite Heat
Phoenix-area firefighters successfully rescued four hikers from mountain trails Saturday, safely bringing each person down using specialized equipment in above-average temperatures. Every hiker reached the hospital in stable condition thanks to coordinated rescue efforts across multiple peaks.
NASA Rescues $500M Telescope in 10-Month Space Mission
A startup built a rescue satellite in record time to save a beloved space telescope from crashing to Earth. The impossible mission launches June 27, proving innovation can happen at lightning speed when it matters most.
Michael Bay Making Film About Daring Iran Rescue Mission
Hollywood director Michael Bay will bring a heroic 2026 military rescue to the big screen. The operation saved two downed F-15 crew members from Iran using 155 aircraft without a single casualty.
Helicopter Crew Completes 13-Hour Ocean Rescue Mission
A LifeFlight crew flew 1,000 kilometers through rough seas and multiple refueling stops to save a fisherman with a broken leg 110 nautical miles offshore. The most challenging rescue in pilot Alex Dorr's 20-year career shows how far emergency teams will go to bring someone home safely.
Ex-CIA Officer Rescues Afghans in Volunteer Mission
When chaos erupted during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, former CIA officer Laura Thomas couldn't stand by. She launched a daring volunteer rescue operation using the same skills she once used for her country.
Montana Firefighters Rescue Injured Hiker in 2-Hour Mission
When a hiker fell 50 feet into the Blackfoot River, Montana firefighters braved steep cliffs and heavy rain to execute a dramatic two-hour rescue that saved a life. Their quick thinking and teamwork turned a dangerous situation into a story of hope.
Coast Guard Saves 5 After Rescue Boat Capsizes Off Puerto Rico
When a rescue mission went dangerously wrong off Puerto Rico's coast, multiple agencies worked together to save five people from rough seas, including three federal agents whose own boat capsized during the rescue. Everyone made it home safely despite 10-foot swells and deteriorating conditions.
US Military Rescues Two Downed Airmen in Complex Operation
In a high-stakes mission over Easter weekend, US forces successfully rescued two F-15 crew members from behind enemy lines in a complex operation involving hundreds of personnel. The mission required precise coordination and was compared to finding a "needle in a haystack."
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