Startled Puppy Rescued by Coastguard After Getting Lost in Mud and Stuck Under Pier
'With the owners watching on, we sent the hovercraft across the mud flats while shore crews scoured the area by foot.'
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Officer on Patrol Feels Need to Drive Down Street, Finds Unresponsive Child Who 'Got Ahold of Fentanyl'
He just felt like taking a different path than usual - but soon, he was grateful for that choice.
11-Year-Old Girl Wakes to Mom Screaming, Helps Deliver Baby Brother on Bathroom Floor
Many 11-year-olds wouldn't be up to this sort of challenge, but Eck says Shyanne is mature and ready for anything.
Pup That Stepped on Cactus Spine Survives by Having Leg Amputated: 'He Was Going to Be Euthanized'
For now Tigger's life is no longer on the line and he is in good hands while he waits for his forever family.
Officer Sees Frantic Father Driving in Heavy Traffic, Helps Save 9-Day-Old Baby Who Stopped Breathing
While the road ahead will be difficult, there would have been no way forward if it hadn't been for the officer's lifesaving actions.
Georgia Police Perform Incredible Rescue of Woman Trapped in Burning Car, Unconscious
In total, seven officers worked together on the scene, and police recently released bodycam footage to show how serious the situation was.
Dogs Severely Burned After Owner Tries to Break Up Fight by Dousing Them with Gasoline: Police
While the Arizona Humane Society is covering the dogs' medical costs, it estimates that for both dogs that will be well over $2,600.
Police Say Children Helped Save Mom After Witnessing Abuse by Giving Note to School Bus Driver
In the morning, Alvarado allowed his girlfriend to get her kids to the bus stop, and that's when she made her desperate bid for help.
Heroic Bystander Found Dead in River After Diving in to Save Drowning Woman
Search crews continued looking for Jimi in the water for an hour, but a body was found the next morning around 6 a.m.
Woman Says Dog Saved Her from Man Holding Knife to Her Neck
While Star is not a large or intimidating dog, and her owner says she'll normally kill with kindness, she was certainly able to take a stand.
Gender Reveal Party Takes Explosive Turn, Cracks Home Foundations in the Blast
People near and far have shared their experiences of the blast, and though no lives were lost, damage was certainly done.
Dog Gets Stuck in Coyote Trap, Has to Gnaw Off Her Own Leg to Escape
The poor dog was in a lot of pain with her wounds and infections, and it took 'multiple surgical procedures' to get her back to health.
Rescuers Called to Remove Cow After It Ran Through Fence and Ended Up Stuck in Backyard Pool
Thankfully, the cow did not appear stressed - quite the opposite. She seemed to be thoroughly enjoying her weekend soak.
Hiker Captures Moment She Thought Could Be Her Last After She and Dog Fell Off Boulder
Leasure used her iPhone's SOS feature to call for help, and a search team was able to locate her and escort her back to safety.
Rescue Volunteer 'Fearing the Worst' Finally Locates Dog Trapped in Rockfall for 3 Days
Despite having been stuck under a rock in cold temperatures, Murphy is reportedly doing well and is back home where he belongs.
Family Forced to Call Police After 10-Week-Old Puppy Gets Head Stuck in Cornhole Board
It happened on April 2, when the family was outside gardening. While they worked, 10-week-old Ace decided to try his paw at cornhole.
Trooper Rescues Missing 2-Year-Old Girl at Top of Mountain, Found Lying Face Down on Rock in Stream
Thankfully for all involved, this story had a happy ending - and it's one that will stick with Hotchkiss forever.
Sheriff's Deputies Prevent 'Unspeakable Tragedy,' Find 4-Month-Old Baby Left Near Creek
Authorities are seeking a warrant to arrest the woman on charges of suspected child abuse, believing drug abuse may have been at work.
Semi-Truck Driver Puts His Vehicle and Safety on the Line to Help Police Nab Murder Suspect
'God put him in the right place at the right time to be able to do what other's weren't,' the truck driver's wife wrote.
Florida Troopers Notice Speeding Vehicle, Help Mother in Labor Deliver Baby on Side of the Road
The driver, a male, started waving frantically even as he pulled to the side of the road, and kept flailing even when they came to a stop.
Woman Races to Rescue Elderly Man Who Fell Face Down Into Lake: 'I Was Made to Be There at That Time'
Fire Chief Chris Reese explained that drownings have occurred in the area and the water can be very dangerous.