Teen Tricks Hotel Intruders With One Line From Cop Stepdad
A 15-year-old stopped intruders from breaking into her hotel room by pretending she wasn't alone. The simple trick her police officer stepdad taught her sent them running.
Teen Hero — Good News & Uplifting Stories
Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about teen hero, curated daily by BrightWire.
52 stories tagged with "Teen Hero"
Off-Duty Lifeguard Saves 11-Year-Old at Cape May Point
A 19-year-old lifeguard enjoying volleyball with friends heard desperate cries and dove into dangerous currents to rescue a struggling swimmer 90 minutes after his shift ended. His quick thinking and training turned a terrifying moment into a story of perfect timing and heroism.
Teen Lifeguard Meets President After Viral Beach Rescue
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who saved a 10-year-old boy from dangerous waves got to meet the President at the White House. The dramatic rescue, caught on camera, shows what happens when training meets courage.
Teen Lifeguard Never Let Go During Wave Rescue
When powerful waves swept a 10-year-old boy into the ocean at a California beach, 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder rushed in and refused to release his grip even as massive swells crashed over them both. The dramatic rescue, captured on video, shows what courage looks like when someone chooses to run toward danger instead of away from it.
Teen Cashier Pays $80 Bill, Strangers Give Back $15K
A Minnesota teen used his car savings to pay a struggling stranger's grocery bill. The internet made sure his generosity didn't go unrewarded.
Teen Tackles Jewelry Thief Despite Pepper Spray in Miami
A 17-year-old good Samaritan chased down a jewelry thief in Brickell and held him for police, even after being pepper-sprayed in the face. The brave teenager helped recover two stolen bracelets and ensured the suspect faced justice.
Teen's Final Act Brings Life-Saving Rescue Rings to Texas Lake
After 15-year-old Rhilynn Myers drowned saving his autistic cousin, Jacksonville, Texas is installing rescue rings around Lake Jacksonville. His grandparents pushed for the safety measure so no other family faces their heartbreak.
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Teen Lifeguard Saves 10-Year-Old from Deadly Rip Current
A 16-year-old lifeguard refused to let go as massive waves battered him and the drowning child he was protecting. Nathaniel Rai, now safe at home, says he thought he was going to die before Ryder Williams reached him.
16-Year-Old Lifeguard Saves Drowning 10-Year-Old in California
A teenage lifeguard pulled an unconscious boy from a dangerous rip current off Santa Cruz, bringing him back to life through quick action and training. The rescue reminds us that young people are stepping up as everyday heroes in their communities.
Teen Lifeguard Saves Drowning Boy at California Beach
When powerful waves swept a 10-year-old boy off his feet at Seabright Beach, 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams didn't hesitate. His dramatic rescue went viral, but for Ryder, it was just another day on the job.
16-Year-Old Rookie Lifeguard Saves Child in 10-Foot Surf
First-year lifeguard Ryder Williams battled massive waves to rescue a child swept into the ocean off Santa Cruz, then climbed back on his tower to finish his shift. The humble teen's dramatic save, caught on video, shows what courage looks like in action.
Teen Lifeguard Saves North Texas Boy in California Rescue
A teenage lifeguard pulled an unconscious child from powerful ocean waves in Santa Cruz, California, saving a young boy from North Texas in a dramatic rescue caught on camera. The child's father is now sharing his gratitude after his son was swept away during a family vacation.