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When firefighters pulled an unconscious cat from a smoke-filled van, a quick-thinking deputy jumped into action with oxygen and compassion. Thanks to their teamwork, the feline made a full recovery and went home to its grateful owner.
A firefighter pulled a man and his three beloved pets from a burning home in Murfreesboro, giving a family their second chance. Everyone made it out safely in the early morning rescue.
A skilled coastguard crew brought four young men to safety after their jet ski adventure turned dangerous off New Zealand's coast. Thanks to quick thinking and teamwork, everyone made it home safely.
When a young runner's heart stopped near the finish line, two nurses watching the race jumped into action without hesitation. Their quick thinking and CPR saved Vinnie Farnell's life while waiting for emergency crews to arrive.
When floodwaters swept a vehicle away in Perris, California, firefighters launched a swift water rescue to save the driver stranded on the roof. The rescue highlights both the dangers of flooded roads and the heroic efforts of emergency responders.
When an oil tanker caught fire in the Arabian Gulf, UAE National Guard teams raced to save 22 crew members trapped aboard. Every single person made it out safely.
When a 90-year-old woman's car plunged into a flooded Illinois pond during a storm, seven strangers didn't hesitate to dive in. Now they're being honored for risking their lives to save hers.
When a car crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Orange County, two passersby didn't hesitate. They tore apart the burning vehicle with their bare hands to pull a trapped woman to safety.
A firefighter on a temple pilgrimage witnessed a climber fall 2 meters at South Korea's Seoraksan summit and coordinated a helicopter rescue using only arm sleeves for bandages. The 60-year-old victim survived brain injury thanks to quick thinking 600 meters above the landing zone.
A frustrated football fan's bad game turned into a life-saving moment when he heard desperate cries for help outside his Devon home. Sallie had been stuck chest-deep in mud for four hours before Alastair Cass found her.
A woman trapped in a burning car after crashing into a tree was saved by two bystanders and a deputy who ripped off the sunroof to free her. One rescuer says he just wants to give her a hug.
A rescue team responding to a lost hiker happened upon a crash scene five minutes away, arriving in time to save a motorcyclist who would have bled out before other help arrived. The hiker they eventually rescued realized his emergency call saved two lives that night.