Hero on Dialysis Saves Sisters from Burning Texas Crash
Mario Carrillo didn't even put his truck in park before sprinting toward flames to save two sisters from a fiery wreck. Now the women he rescued want to save him by helping find a kidney donor.
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Texas Crash Victim Seeks Strangers Who Saved His Life
After a violent highway rollover left him bleeding and disoriented, Zach Seaback credits anonymous Good Samaritans with keeping him alive during the critical 20 minutes before ambulance arrival. Now recovering from severe head injuries, the young father is searching for the strangers who comforted him and his terrified wife.
Dallas Firefighters Rescue Two Men From Flash Floods
When rising floodwaters trapped two men in their vehicles Friday morning, Dallas Fire-Rescue crews responded with a boat to bring them safely to shore. The dramatic rescue near Lake Highlands highlights both the dangers of driving through flooded roads and the swift action of first responders.
Texas Officers Use Jumper Cables to Save Trapped Family
When a mother and three children became trapped in surging floodwaters, Texas police turned jumper cables into a lifeline. Their creative thinking during a late-night storm brought everyone home safely.
Texas Volunteer Saves 4 Cats from Burning Home
When firefighters pulled a homeowner from a blazing house in Midland, Texas, Matthew Hill didn't wait to be asked before rushing in to save the family's trapped cats. His quick action alongside first responders brought four felines safely out of the smoke.
Strangers Tow Burning Truck to Save Trapped Driver in Texas
When a pickup crashed under a semi-trailer and burst into flames on a Texas highway, bystanders didn't wait for help. They grabbed a fire extinguisher, hooked up a tow cable, and pulled the burning vehicle to safety with the driver still inside.
Texas Firefighters Rescue 2 From Balloon Stuck at 900 Feet
Two Longview firefighters climbed more than 900 feet up a radio tower to rescue hot air balloon riders after their balloon crashed into the structure. Despite facing fears and unprecedented heights, the team safely brought both people down after a four-hour operation.
