Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about life saving, curated daily by BrightWire.
Two Indiana brothers pulled a drowning grandmother and her two young grandchildren from a retention pond, with one teen performing life-saving back slaps on a two-year-old who had stopped breathing. Their quick thinking turned what could have been a tragic drowning into a miraculous rescue.
Three South Australian police officers jumped into the River Torrens early Saturday morning to rescue a drowning man who had leaped in while trying to escape. Their quick response turned a chase into a life-saving mission.
When an 80-year-old man stopped breathing at a New Jersey intersection, trained sheriff's officers broke into his car and performed life-saving CPR. Their quick thinking and preparation made all the difference.
When a peppermint lodged in Oliver Webb's throat at a Michigan mall, bartender Devon Forrest used his month-old CPR training to save the six-year-old's life. The grateful family returned two weeks later to thank the hero who acted without hesitation.
The former first lady performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time during a dinner out, successfully dislodging food from her friend's throat. She shared the story on her podcast, gently teasing the younger diners who froze during the emergency.
An Oklahoma firefighter who pulled a critically injured 20-year-old from a mangled car 16 years ago just reunited with him. That young crash victim is now a Tulsa firefighter, crediting his rescuer for inspiring his career.
A Massachusetts nurse who saved a baby's life during a medical emergency has formed an unbreakable bond with the family she helped. Their story celebrates both Mother's Day and National Nurses Week with a reminder of how heroes show up when it matters most. ---
A school nurse's quick thinking during a half-marathon saved a fellow runner's life, and the man she rescued showed up to thank her in person. Heather Alford's story reminds us that heroes walk among us every day.
A cancer nurse at a Georgia hospital performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time in her career, saving a patient's life during her lunch break. The heroic moment launched a lasting friendship and kicked off National Nurses Week celebrations.
When a middle school basketball coach collapsed on the court, the opposing team's coach didn't hesitate. His quick action with an AED turned a potential tragedy into a rescue story.
A cancer nurse at a Georgia hospital performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time in her career, saving a patient's life during her lunch break. The life-saving moment sparked a lasting friendship and kicked off National Nurses Week with a powerful reminder of why healthcare heroes matter.
When Cindy Zimmerman spotted a woman slumped over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, she didn't drive past like everyone else. The emergency department manager stopped and performed CPR that brought the woman back to life.