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Five firefighting crews successfully rescued a teenage boy trapped 20 meters inside Brisbane's complex stormwater drain system in just 30 minutes. The teen emerged completely uninjured in what rescuers called a "pretty smooth" operation with a happy ending.
Two newborn kittens survived a house fire in Georgetown County after firefighters discovered them trapped beneath the burning building and gave them emergency oxygen. Both showed signs of life after receiving care with specialized pet oxygen masks.
A curious black lab named Gus got into a barking match with a sea lion and slipped over a cliff edge at Lighthouse Park. West Vancouver firefighters rappelled down 20 feet to bring him home safe.
When a vehicle slid into a ditch and nearly rolled over on icy roads, Hickory firefighters stabilized the tilting car and brought both passengers to safety without a scratch. Their quick thinking turned a dangerous situation into a perfect rescue.