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When a paraglider crashed into an Idaho mountain at dusk, three fire departments worked through the night to save him. Nineteen firefighters executed a complex rope rescue, lowering the injured pilot 900 feet down Lookout Mountain in freezing conditions.
Six San Diego firefighters are heading to Spain to compete against 28 international teams in a high-stakes rope rescue competition. They're paying their own way to sharpen skills that could save lives back home.
A dog owner and their furry companion are safe after tumbling 60 feet down a steep embankment in Pennsylvania, thanks to skilled firefighters who pulled off a technical rope rescue. The successful mission shows how regular training pays off when lives are on the line.
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.
After 14-month-old Rudy fell 15 feet onto a slippery ledge above a roaring waterfall, multiple fire departments coordinated a dramatic two-hour rope rescue. Captain Greco was lowered down the cliff face to bring the grateful pup back to safety.
When two people crashed down a steep embankment on Oregon's notorious "Dead Man's Curve," a specially trained rope rescue team worked through the night to bring them to safety. Now that paramedic makes sure every crew member is ready for the next mountain emergency.
Five people stuck in a broken elevator 200 feet underground were lifted to safety one by one by Boston firefighters in a daring rope rescue. Everyone made it out safely after the hours-long operation at 60 State Street.
Two Longview firefighters climbed more than 900 feet up a radio tower to rescue hot air balloon riders after their balloon crashed into the structure. Despite facing fears and unprecedented heights, the team safely brought both people down after a four-hour operation.
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.
When a hot air balloon ride malfunctioned at a Chengdu shopping mall, a firefighter descended from above to rescue a young boy dangling mid-air. The dramatic rope rescue ended safely, with the child unharmed and onlookers applauding the first responder's quick action.
A curious black lab named Gus got into a barking match with a sea lion and slipped 20 feet down a West Vancouver cliff. West Vancouver firefighters rappelled down with a special harness and brought him safely home.