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Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is launching his first children's book starring his rescue dog Decoy, with proceeds supporting animal rescue organizations. The illustrated adventure hits shelves Tuesday from HarperCollins.
Nigerian police have successfully rescued 17 children from an interstate trafficking operation, reuniting families after months of investigative work. The breakthrough began with a single missing child report and expanded into a multi-state operation that brought children home.
Every single person kidnapped from a Nigerian orphanage has been rescued alive after an 11-day ordeal. The dramatic rescue operation in Kogi State brings 23 children and staff members home to their families.
Six abducted children are back with their families after Nigerian police arrested a suspected child trafficker in Abia State. The rescue marks a major win in the state's expanding effort to protect children and dismantle criminal networks.
A Ukrainian humanitarian group has rescued 1,169 kidnapped children from Russian occupation since 2022, bringing them home and helping them heal from trauma. Despite enormous danger, Save Ukraine continues pulling children from territories where they face forced military conscription and identity erasure.
Mauritania's coastguard saved more than 300 people, including dozens of children and infants, from a drifting wooden boat in the Atlantic Ocean. The successful rescue operation brought everyone safely to shore after they were found in difficult conditions.
After three months in captivity, 360 women and children from Ngoshe community in Borno State walked free thanks to a successful military rescue operation. The victims had been held by Boko Haram insurgents since a brutal March attack on their community.
After 56 harrowing days, Nigerian security forces successfully rescued abducted schoolchildren and their teachers from Ogbomoso, Oyo State, ending a crisis that gripped the nation. All victims are now receiving medical care before reuniting with their families.
Authorities in Nigeria intercepted a suspected human trafficker with 10 children before they could be transported to an unknown destination. Quick action by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons saved these young lives from exploitation.
Tanzania has rescued more than 5,300 children from street life and successfully reunited 94% of them with their families in a nationwide campaign. The government's coordinated effort includes prevention desks at transit points, family counseling, and alternative care services.
Former NFL star Tim Tebow testified before Congress urging passage of bipartisan legislation that could rescue tens of thousands of children trapped in online sexual exploitation. The Renewed Hope Act would fund specialized teams to identify and save victims whose abuse images circulate online.
Police forces from 16 countries coordinated 270 simultaneous raids targeting child sexual abuse networks, leading to 84 arrests and the rescue of countless children. The operation shows how nations can work together to protect the most vulnerable.
Three children are safe tonight after Ogun State police detectives dismantled an alleged child-stealing operation and arrested three suspects. The breakthrough came from smart detective work and swift action to protect the state's most vulnerable residents.
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.
Over 400 women and children kidnapped earlier this year from a Nigerian village are now free after a military rescue operation. The successful mission brings hope to families in a region that has faced a 17-year insurgency.
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.
An Italian rescue ship pulled 123 people to safety during three dramatic operations in the Mediterranean Sea over two days. Among those rescued were at least 20 children fleeing conflict and hardship in African nations.
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.
When floodwaters trapped dozens of schoolchildren at a caravan park in Australia's Northern Territory, one police officer became a hero twice in one day. Officer Ben Parfitt saved 27 children from rising waters, then went back for a stranded dog.
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