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ABC journalist Will Murray didn't hesitate when he saw a driver trapped in a sinking vehicle during record-breaking Queensland floods. Within seconds, he dove into churning floodwaters and pried open the passenger door just in time to save a life.
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When flash floods trapped a school principal in her submerged car, firefighter Travis Langan smashed through her sunroof with a Yeti cup and his bare hands. Days later, their emotional reunion reminded New York City what everyday heroism looks like.
More than 1,600 families who lost their homes during devastating floods in Benguela, Angola are moving back into their neighborhoods just weeks after the disaster. Local officials are working to help families rebuild their lives, including replacing lost documents free of charge.
King Charles has written a heartfelt letter to Northern Territory residents recovering from catastrophic flooding, praising their courage and making a personal donation to support rebuilding efforts. The letter highlights the selfless commitment of rescue workers who risked their lives to help isolated communities.
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.
A helicopter pilot pulled off a dramatic rescue in northern Australia, airlifting two men and their dog from a car roof surrounded by raging floodwaters. The heart-stopping save was captured on video.