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When Kenny Tulloch's family member started choking on taffy during a road trip, his 24 years of Red Cross training turned a terrifying moment into a lifesaving success. Now he's urging everyone to learn basic first aid skills that could one day save someone they love.
Search and rescue crews successfully saved a climber stranded overnight on Mt. Hood in challenging conditions. The coordinated effort brought the climber down safely, showcasing the skill and dedication of rescue teams.
When a woman's GPS device sent an SOS from a remote Oregon wilderness, search and rescue volunteers didn't hesitate to brave a dangerous storm. Their six-mile trek through snow and high winds ended with a life saved and a grateful hiker heading home safely.
A British aid worker who flew to Nepal to deliver humanitarian supplies became headline news himself when authorities mistakenly listed him among flood survivors. Alastair Chambers had to explain to 15 journalists that he wasn't rescued—he was there doing the rescuing.
Golden's Bridge firefighters are spending their summer mastering water rescue techniques to keep boaters and swimmers safe across Northern Westchester's lakes and reservoirs. Their training covers everything from capsized boats to distressed swimmers, ensuring they're ready when seconds count.
When 564,000 racing fans left the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, they left behind mountains of perfectly good food headed for the trash. A team of 50 volunteers turned that waste into hope for their community.
When two hikers got trapped on a technical ridge at 14,265 feet, 16 rescuers spent nine hours bringing them home safely. The successful mission highlights how prepared volunteers keep Colorado's mountains safer for everyone.
A volunteer rescue crew spent more than seven hours on Scotland's Loch Lomond saving 15 people across six separate emergencies in a single afternoon. The team responded to everything from engine failures to a child stranded on a sinking jet ski.
When the government took down climate.gov, dedicated volunteers and former administrators worked together to save 15 years of climate research and public resources. The new site, climate.us, launched this week with everything restored and plans to expand.
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Eight volunteers hauled a 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle to safety from a Florida fishing pier after fishing hooks lodged in his body. Bowser is now recovering at a rehab center where vets are working to remove multiple hooks from his flippers and esophagus.
All 42 volunteers aboard a relief yacht survived after flames engulfed their vessel during an earthquake aid mission to the Philippines. Local fishermen rushed to help, ensuring everyone made it home safely.
When disaster strikes, Manteca won't have to wait for help. A team of 45 trained citizen volunteers stands ready to assist their neighbors through earthquakes, floods, and emergencies.