ABC11 / YouTube screen shot Bodies of Age 5 Girl, Age 4 Brother Have Been Found After Being Swept Away by Floodwaters 'We were hoping to have better news, but at least the family will be able to put some of a closure,' the sheriff said. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 3, 2020
Sterling Heights Police Department / Facebook screen shot Police Officer Saving Life of 3-Week-Old Baby Caught on Dashcam Officer Cameron Maciejewski was able to respond quickly on July 9 when the call about a choking infant came in. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 3, 2020
Helping Others and Giving Hope / Facebook screen shot 16-Year-Old Helps Donate Rent-Free Apartment to 'Frontline Nurses' After House Fire The couple plans to rebuild their home, and thanks to help from some big-hearted people, they can do that from a close and comfortable spot. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 1, 2020
SCMP Clips / YouTube screen shot Age 3 Girl Miraculously Escapes Serious Injury After Being Swept Into Air by Kite The girl was taken to the hospital, but was released after medical professionals only found minor scrapes on her head and neck. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 31, 2020
KCRA News / YouTube screen shot Man Uses Bud Light To Help Keep Wildfire from Burning Down Home As his cars caught fire and the blaze reached his shop, he realized he did have one last option: a 30-pack of Bud Light. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 29, 2020
Detroit Public Safety Foundation / Facebook screen shot Detroit Firefighter Dies in Attempt To Save 3 Young Girls from Drowning in River Sgt. Sivad Johnson was off duty when he heard three girls screaming from the Detroit River, but he didn't hesitate to help save their lives. By Kayla Kunkel, The Western Journal August 29, 2020
Miami Township Police / Facebook screen shot Body Cam Captures Police Officer Rescuing Unresponsive Puppy from Hot Vehicle 'Officer Howard was dispatched to a puppy locked in a vehicle for more than an hour on an 86 degree day,' police said. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 28, 2020
KTVU / Twitter screen shot Firefighters Battling Wildfires in CA Lose Their Own Homes: 'We're All Crying Together' Somehow, in a twisted sort of irony, these firefighters all lost their homes while they worked to protect the lives and property of others. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 28, 2020
ABC7 / YouTube screen shot US Marine Caught on Video Saving Toddler Thrown from Balcony of Burning Building A fire broke out on the third floor of a building, and a mother with her 3-year-old son stood on her balcony - which was engulfed in flames. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 27, 2020
April Eells / Facebook screen shot Community Helps Pay Vet Bills for Dog Reportedly Tossed from Interstate Overpass A dog dubbed 'Hank,' estimated to be just a year or two old, fell from an overpass and was severely injured, giving him broken bones. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 24, 2020
nicolenoelwalker / Instagram screen shot Age 6 Boy Hailed Hero After Aunt Says He Saved Little Sister from Charging Dog Once readers realized that Bridger was a fan of geology, they started offering to send the little hero some rocks. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 21, 2020
SLCPD / YouTube screen shot Utah Teen Escapes Car Wreck, Dies After Reportedly Diving Back Into Canal To Rescue 2-Year-Old 'The rescue of these two children illustrates the dedication of Salt Lake City’s public safety employees.' By Erin Coates, The Western Journal August 15, 2020
Lodi Police Department / YouTube screen shot Officer Saves Man in Wheelchair Stuck on Tracks Seconds Before Train Comes Barreling Through Despite the leg injuries, the elderly gentleman still has his the most important thing: his life. And he has Officer Urrea to thank for that. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 13, 2020
KSDK News / YouTube screen shot Police Officers Rescue Man Pinned Under Car After Jack Collapses Devon said he was 'extremely thankful' for his rescuers' intervention and that he'd be taking the car into the mechanic. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 13, 2020
CarolinaEast Health System / Facebook 86-Year-Old Navy Veteran Who Suffered Stroke Has Life Saved by Tiny Chihuahua Mix It was at the hospital that Armstrong found out he'd had a stroke, and if it hadn't been for this little pup, he might not be here today. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 12, 2020
Rachael Ray / Facebook screen shot; WRGB CBS 6 News / Facebook screen shot Rachael Ray 'Grateful' Her Family Is OK After Fire Rips Through Home By the time firefighters arrived, there wasn't much they could do. One witness claimed the flames leaped 70 feet above the home. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 10, 2020