Woman Attacked by Alligator While Walking Dog, Seriously Injured After Creature Drags Her Into Water
A woman walking her dog near a lagoon was dragged into the water by an 8-foot alligator and escaped with serious injuries.
Tag: emergencies and accidents
Colorado Wildlife Officer Rescues Moose Calf That Had Plummeted 4 Feet Into Burned Basement
Neighbors spotted the mom and baby in distress. They attempted to fashion a ramp so the baby could get out, but it didn't work.
Water Treatment Worker Notices 'Aggressive' Reaction, Stops Horrific Mass Poisoning
A water treatment plant in New Baltimore, Michigan, was caught by surprise when a mislabeled chemical caused an ugly reaction.
Survivor Tells Harrowing Tale of the 'Living Nightmare and Miracle' Her Family Experienced During Flood
There was no way out. The family was surrounded by water. Many of their possessions had been lost or damaged.
Man Sees Truck Stranded in Floodwaters, Saves Couple and 3 Dogs Before Water Can Sweep Them Away
Using a rope he threw out to them, Tyler Stanley managed to bring Doug, Bonnie and their three pups to safety.
Police Officers Step in to Save Diabetic Man's Life After He Drives Straight Into Oncoming Traffic
He doesn't recall the incident with much clarity, saying that driving home was 'like living inside of a dream.'
Dramatic Video Shows Moment Deaf Senior Dog Is Rescued from Storm Drain 2 Days After Going Missing
Finally, 11 hours after starting the rescue and days after Zoey had gone missing, she was brought up from beneath the road and returned to her family.
Russian Toddler Spends 4 Days Lost in the Woods, Vows to 'Never Run Away from Mum' Again
She was covered in bug bites and nettle rashes, but managed to avoid the bears and wolves the area is known for.
Off-Duty Officer Notices Woman on Side of Road with Choking Baby, Performs CPR as Child Turns Blue
Emergencies don't wait for first responders to be on the clock. Even when cops are off duty, they jump into action when they're needed.
Senior Living Center Staff Immediately Evacuates Residents, Grabs Extinguishers When Fire Breaks Out Near Property
Armed with water and fire extinguishers, employees of the center stood in front of the tanks and waited, ready.
Rescuers Work for 3 Hours to Save Man Who Fell 25 Feet Into Salt Pile, Unable to Move
Firefighters planned to send a harness down so the man could hitch himself into it and get hauled up, but he had to free himself first.
Police Perform Dramatic Water Rescue After Driver Loses Control and Plunges Deep Into River Below
Thankfully, officers with the Collingswood Police Department were nearby and able to get to the scene quickly.
Firefighters Race to the Rescue After Woman Jumps Into River to Save Senior Dog from Raging Current
Somehow, when Sienna went to the riverside to get a drink, she ended up falling in and getting swept off.
Men Race to Rescue 300-Pound Pet Goat That Fell Into Ditch on Hiking Trail: 'It Looked Very Serious'
The search and rescue group for the area also recognized the mens' actions, commending their efforts to rectify the situation themselves.
Stray Puppy Once Covered Head-to-Toe in Cactus Spines Miraculously Recovers, Finds Forever Home
The pint-sized pup even had spines inside his ears and mouth, and it took the vets to painstakingly remove all the needles from his body.
South Carolina Man Wrenches Dog Out of Alligator's Death Grip, Then Runs for His Life
The alligator spotted the easy meal and chomped down on Hanna's backside, biting off her tail and cutting up her back end.
Cat's Meows Alert Rescuers to Owner, 83, Who Fell 70 Feet Down Ravine: 'Piran the Cat Saved the Day'
One little black cat named Piran has proven her undying loyalty to her owner after an accident that took place on Saturday.
After Family Friend Allegedly Steals New Mom's Car, 6-Week-Old Baby in Back Seat Found Safe 75 Miles Away
After vigilant work across several departments, police were able to track down the vehicle, and baby Cannon was found safe
Man Suspected of Ambush Against Sheriff's Deputy Dies
A California man who fired at police who came to arrest him was gunned down after wounding two SWAT officers, authorities say.
When Couple Realizes They Won't Make It to Hospital, Deputy Helps Deliver Baby in 7-Eleven Parking Lot
'Immediately, his training kicked in and he was able to deliver the healthy baby while keeping mom safe too.'
Waste Collection Agency Scrambles to Dig Through Trash After Family Mistakenly Throws Out $25,000
Grandma called a halt to the process when she saw they'd gotten to the freezer - but her words of caution were too late.