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A quick-thinking citizen and Bradenton police officers rescued a struggling bald eagle from a busy intersection, getting the injured bird life-saving treatment. The eagle, now named Freedom, is recovering with wildlife experts after receiving care for an infected wing.
A West Virginia rescue squad is teaching hands-only CPR to their community, addressing a critical gap that leaves over half of cardiac arrest victims without help before paramedics arrive. The simple skill requires only chest compressions and can make the difference between life and death.
Military forces in Nigeria responded to an urgent alert and freed three passengers from armed kidnappers without a single shot fired. The swift rescue shows how intelligence-driven operations are making dangerous roads safer for travelers.
A red-tailed hawk near death from starvation received a life-saving blood transfusion from another hawk at the University of Illinois. The emaciated bird is now strong enough to prepare for release back into the wild.
A rare three-meter whale jawbone fished from Dutch waters turned out to be a museum treasure secretly dumped so it could be "found" and saved. The creative rescue mission worked perfectly, and now the bone has a second life in education.
Gorongosa National Park has rescued 160 endangered pangolins from illegal wildlife traders over eight years, with help from local communities turning away from poaching. The scaly mammals, hunted nearly to extinction for Asian markets, are finding new protectors in central Mozambique.
Two alert skiers spotted ski tips poking through deep powder and rescued a man buried upside down in the snow, turning a potential tragedy into a powerful reminder about buddy safety. The February rescue happened during a historic storm that dropped over 10 feet of snow in four days.
A 17-year-old photographer got more than he bargained for when wet shoes left him stranded atop a 30-metre crane in Melbourne. Thanks to quick-thinking emergency crews, he was back on solid ground within hours.
A severely malnourished harbor seal shot in the face is now eating and receiving medical care at a Washington wildlife center. Rescuers discovered the bullet wound during x-rays and remain hopeful about her recovery.
When Carson Schmidt spotted ski tips barely poking through deep snow at Palisades Tahoe, his split-second decision to investigate saved a stranger's life. The dramatic rescue, caught on video, is now reminding thousands that even routine powder skiing can turn deadly without a buddy system.
When an Amber Alert went out for a missing 2-year-old, a security guard and eight movers worked together to trap the suspect's car at a Phoenix gas station. Their quick thinking brought the child home safely and earned them medals from Avondale police.
When Mickey McKinney fell outside his Ontario home and couldn't get up, his neighbor's rescue dog heard his cries and alerted her owner just in time. The 89-year-old former police officer credits seven-year-old Rosa with saving his life.
Two off-duty firefighter brothers grabbed an extension cord and ran to save a mother and son who fell through the ice while fishing. Their quick thinking turned a potential tragedy into a heartwarming reunion.
A century ago, Eastern Bluebirds were vanishing from American skies until one determined retiree in Illinois sparked a grassroots movement that rescued an entire species. His simple solution of building nestboxes turned everyday citizens into conservationists and brought the beloved blue birds back from the brink.
Engineers at UNLV created lifelike 3D-printed sea lion pelvis models that let vets practice blood draws without using sick animals or cadavers. The innovation is helping save sea lions suffering from toxic algae blooms along California's coast.
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.
Two young women walked away unharmed after elite rescue crews spent 24 hours navigating treacherous cliffs, 80 km/h winds, and horizontal rain in Australia's Snowy Mountains. The successful mission showcases the skill and determination of volunteer alpine rescue teams who risk their lives to bring others home safely.
When a sailor's vessel started sinking far offshore, quick teamwork between the Coast Guard and a passing cargo ship brought him safely home. The dramatic rescue highlights how preparedness and cooperation save lives at sea.
A Sydney man received Australia's longest-ever wildlife trafficking sentence for smuggling native lizards in popcorn bags and cookie tins. The crackdown shows authorities are getting serious about protecting Australia's unique reptiles, 90% of which exist nowhere else on Earth.
When a sailboat lost power in towering waves off Florida's Gulf Coast, rescue teams executed a daring jet ski transfer to bring a stranded sailor home safely. Everyone made it back without a scratch.
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