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A nine-week-old kitten stuck 50 feet up a tree in North Vancouver got a second chance thanks to firefighter Nolan, who braved dive-bombing crows to save her. The grateful owner named the tiny survivor Nola in his honor.
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.
After nearly two days of searching, Atlanta police rescued two young sisters from a sweltering trailer where their babysitter had kept them hidden. The dramatic rescue reunited 4-year-old Zola and 11-month-old Norah with their mother, both children unharmed.
A 65-year-old England fan who vanished for 10 days on his way to the World Cup was found happily watching matches in Barcelona, completely unaware his family was searching for him. Michael Hewitt lost his phone with his travel tickets and decided to simply enjoy Spain instead.
A girl who vanished at 13 in 1994 has been found living a successful life in Missouri with three grown sons and a career in investigations. Christina Plante built a new life after running away, ending a mystery that haunted her Arizona community for three decades.
Two women stranded in Montana's backcountry during a massive snowstorm were found safe after a family's desperate rescue attempt. Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue brought them home without a scratch.