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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.
A missing American fighter pilot has been found alive after a dramatic three-day search-and-rescue mission in Iran's mountains. The aviator is injured but safe after dozens of aircraft worked around the clock to bring him home.
Two US Army helicopter pilots forced down near Oman were rescued within two hours by an unmanned Navy drone boat, marking the first rescue of its kind. The successful mission points to a future where autonomous vehicles could save more lives in combat zones and disaster areas.
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.
A robotic rescue boat made history by plucking two downed helicopter pilots from ocean waters near Oman, marking the first time the US military has used an unmanned vessel to save lives at sea. The June 8 rescue showcases how cutting-edge technology can bring people home safely when danger strikes.
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.
In what officials are calling one of the most daring rescue operations in military history, the US successfully recovered two F-15 pilots trapped deep in Iranian territory. The missions required dozens of aircraft and showcase extraordinary courage under fire.
When a hiker fell 55 meters down a New Zealand waterfall and lost her border collie in the wilderness, a helicopter pilot refused to give up. Within an hour of launching a community-funded search mission with thermal imaging, Molly was found safe and reunited with her recovering owner.
When climbers became stranded at 23,000 feet on one of the world's deadliest peaks, two Swiss rescue experts turned a training mission into the most daring high-altitude helicopter save in history. Against impossible odds and howling winds, they brought three men home alive.
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.
A woman trapped on rocks below San Francisco's famous Cliff House was dramatically rescued by firefighters as ocean waves crashed around her. She walked away safe thanks to a daring rope rescue at one of the city's most scenic spots.
A rescue team in South Africa pulled off a dramatic ocean rescue when Bean, an Australian Shepherd, was swept into a rip current and dragged more than 650 feet offshore. Thanks to quick thinking and teamwork, the hypothermic pup made it home safe.
A dog trapped on a narrow ledge 35 feet down a cliff in Kentucky was rescued after its owner heard faint barking four days after it went missing. The Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team used high-angle rope techniques to bring the pup home safely.
A hiker trapped on a steep cliff face in Vernon was safely rescued by specialized firefighters using rope equipment. The dramatic Wednesday evening rescue ended with no injuries and showcased the life-saving skills of the Technical Rescue Team.
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.
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."
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Before his 84th birthday, Hollywood star Harrison Ford spent years as a volunteer rescue pilot, saving hikers and lost scouts across the American West. His most memorable mission: finding 13-year-old Cody Clawson, who signaled the actor's helicopter with his belt buckle.
Arnold firefighters reunited two trapped ducklings with their worried mother after a 36-minute rescue operation at a shopping plaza. It's the second time in a year the crew has saved ducklings at Arnold shopping centers.
When someone became trapped in a park's cascading water feature at 4 a.m., Kentucky firefighters used specialized rope rescue techniques to bring them to safety. The coordinated effort showcased how trained responders and teamwork can save lives in unexpected situations.
An Alpine rescue team in France pulled off a dramatic save when a paraglider crashed into a mountain cliff and landed on a narrow ledge more than 600 feet above ground. The daring rescue ended with the best possible news: not a single injury. ---
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