Dog Alerts Passerby: 100 feet fall Woman Rescued
A dog is being credited with alerting a passer-by to a woman who fell down into a hill while walking a trail in Poway. »
Animals
Dog rescued from steep ravine
A dog got stuck in a steep canyon in Beverley Glen (USA) Wednesday, prompting a dramatic and dangerous helicopter rescue. »
Dog comes to the rescue of baby kangaroo
A dog has rescued a tiny baby kangaroo, gently carrying it to safety in its mouth after the joey’s mother was killed by car. »
Dog Rescued from Icy Lake
A golden retriever was rescued from icy waters in upsate New York Wednesday. Tracey the dog fell through thin ice while walking with her owners. You can watch the rescue in today’s Netcast. »
After week apart, dog and owner have happy reunion
There was a wagging tail and plenty of sloppy dog kisses at the Saskatoon airport Thursday, after Leya the Bichon-Shih Tzu cross was reunited with her 78-year-old owner. »
Rescues
Cell phone call leads rescuers man trapped in blazing warehouse
A man trapped inside a blazing warehouse in Seneca used his cell phone to help firefighters find their way through the conflagration and rescue him. »
Golfer reunited with paramedic who saved his life
A HEART attack patient has been reunited with the paramedic whose quick thinking helped save his life.
Gerry Wooster, of Bradley, Wrexham, was struck by a sudden heart attack when walking away from the fourth hole at Rhuddlan Golf Club last October. »
Cyclist meets man who rescued him from giant snowblower
A Montreal cyclist who was rescued from the blades of an industrial-sized snowblower last week was introduced to his saviour by CBC Radio Thursday morning. »
Student pilot survives plane crash, hikes through snow to rescue
A student pilot whose plane crashed into a snowy mountainside during a training flight survived overnight by wrapping himself in a tarp and then hiked out a mile through waist-deep snow to meet rescuers, authorities said Wednesday. »
Cops
Police honor the best among officers, staff
The Westminster Police Department recently announced the recipients of annual awards honoring its best officers and staff. »
Cop honored for rescue of girl hostage
Police brass recently honored an Emergency Services detective who saved the life of a 3-year-old girl in Queens in February. »
Heroes
Wreaths will honor special father and other vets
On the second Thursday of December, Lauren Barnes plans to lay a wreath on her father’s grave at Medford’s Eagle Point National Cemetery. »
Honoring a young hero
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Stillwater officials presented Hope Hendrix with a Citizen Commendation for her actions during a house fire during the early morning hours of Feb. 17. »
How hero Harley (4) saved his nan’s life
A YOUNG boy from Aldwick who was not expected to live has turned lifesaver. »
Heroes hailed after rescue
A FILIPINO fisherman was saved from almost certain drowning when two strangers came to his rescue at the Salmon Holes on Good Friday. »
Ordinary people honored as true heroes
Heroism no longer has the distinction it once did. Athletes are called heroes for tossing a ball through a hoop. Philanthropists are called heroes for signing a check. »
Miracles
Miracle escape for cliff fall man
A man had a miracle escape when he fell from the top of 530ft-high cliffs at Beachy Head and had his fall broken by a narrow ledge. »
Mother-of-two has miracle escape after freezing
A UK mother who almost froze to death when she became trapped in a ravine overnight is making an astonishing recovery. »
Pilot hailed as hero after British jet crash into house
The pilot of an executive jet that crashed in southern England, killing all five people on board, was hailed as a hero Monday for preventing more casualties on the ground. »
Girl’s survival a family miracle
When little Bethany Greenall was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour aged 13 months, her parents were told she would be lucky to reach her fifth birthday.But 10 years on, the plucky youngster from Murton has proved the medics wrong. »
Happy to be alive: The miracle woman who beat death twice
TO cheat death once is lucky. To cheat it twice is little less than a miracle. Yet one woman is living proof that miracles do happen. »
Kids & Teens
Toddler reunited with folks after wandering off
Laconia police helped a youngster return home after she accidentally wandered off and ended up at the Cumberland Farms store on Court Street. »
Found
Knight suit found at bus shelter returned to owner
Henrietta Lemon didn’t realize her armored knight statue had gone missing Friday morning, but she’s sure glad to have him back. »
War hero’s lost medals are found - 90 years later
A relative of a World War One hero has bought back his lost medals at auction - after tracking them down following a chance conversation at a museum. »
Reunited
Shipmates reunited after 62 years
Methuen resident Arthur Mansor lost touch with his former shipmate and friend Stanley Moore of Lansing, Mich., after World War II. »
Teachers
Teacher nominated for journalism award
A SHEFFIELD (UK) schoolteacher found himself rubbing shoulders with sporting superstars when he was nominated for a top national journalism award. »
Angel Food Ministries
Ministry helps families stretch food dollar
Angel Food Ministries has made a difference for Deanna Woodworth and her disabled husband. »
Churches help save money on grocery bills
With rising prices of just about everything these days getting any kind of break is a blessing. Now some in Connecticut can get a huge savings on their groceries with the help of the Angel Food Ministries. »
Charity
Girls give up their locks for kids in need
Last year, when health teacher Maura Kerkezis challenged her students at the Martha Brown Middle School in Fairport to do something for the community, she had a definite idea in mind. »
Cancer
Breakthrough Cancer Surgery Saves Terminal Patient
A Florida woman with a golf ball-size tumor in her abdomen who risked a cutting-edge surgery to save her life is now on her way to a full recovery. »