Video: Child's Birthday Party Goes South When Alligator Drags Handler Into Tank, Bites Down on Her Hand
The kids at the birthday party certainly have a better understanding now of just how powerful and dangerous these creatures can be.
Tag: emergencies and accidents
MLB Pitcher Hospitalized After Being Hit in the Face by a Line Drive
Video of the incident went viral, and the announcer's reaction left little doubt about the seriousness of the hit.
13 Dogs Dead After Fire Breaks Out at Arizona Animal Rescue
Thankfully, many of the pets did make it out alive, but some are still in critical condition and receiving intensive care.
Rookie Cop Saves 9 Lives in Her First Year on the Job: She Understands 'Policing Is About Helping People'
Brandt works in an area with a lot of gun violence, providing many opportunities for her to draw on her medical training.
Massachusetts Lifeguard and Dad Pull 8-Year-Old from Deep End, Semi-Conscious and 'Gurgling' up Water
Thankfully Christian was spotted struggling on the other side of the pool, and his dad was the first to jump in after him.
Woman Warns Others Not to Try Popular TikTok Egg Hack After Suffering Horrific Burns on Face and Neck
Chantelle had been on video chat with her cousin, Stephanie, at the time of the incident, and Stephanie said the scene was horrific.
Mom Races to Grab Toddler Who Ran Onto Field During Major League Soccer Game
The first hour went well, but at about 70 minutes in, the toddler saw his opening and made a break for it.
After Dog Manages to Dig Way Under Foundation of Home, Police 'Dog Whisperers' Called In for Rescue
Finally, after more digging and maneuvering, Officer Rave was able to catch the dog by the tail and pull her out of her predicament.
Firefighters Rescue Motorist from Floating Truck After Attempt to Drive Through Severely Flooded Underpass
'Every time it rains, it floods out up underneath that underpass there. And cars go down there, and they got to rescue them out of there.'
Florida Firefighters Rescue 7 Pups from Unoccupied Home - Cause of Fire Unknown
The owner's sister took the two dogs in critical condition to a local emergency clinic, where they are being treated.
Video: Good Samaritans Come Together to Rescue Man in Wheelchair Who Fell Directly Onto Tracks as Train Approaches
One good Samaritan jumped onto the tracks to push him up while people on the platform reached out to the victim and pulled him to safety.
Family Escapes Through 2nd-Story Window During Armed Standoff After Suspect Barricades Door: Report
Thanks to the police and fire department, the situation was resolved without injury to the family members trapped upstairs.
After Receiving Call About Blazing Attic Fire, Police Rescue Man Trapped Inside Smoke-Filled Bedroom
After a short time, the family realized one of their members was not with them, and was likely still trapped inside on the second floor.
Terrifying Bee Attack from 100-Pound Hive in Arizona Takes One Man's Life, Hospitalizes Several Others
One boy might have been stung more if it hadn't been for a nearby landscaper who risked - and ultimately lost - his life to protect the boy.
Footage Shows 'Hero' Anglers Snap Into Action When Competitors' Boat Begins Rapidly Sinking
Video footage showed the crew of the Fishbone pulling the other anglers aboard their boat as the Knot Stressin sank deeper in the water.
Community Comes Together to Support Couple After Flood Destroys Home, Forces Them to Leave Pets
Their mobile home started moving, dragged off its base by the rising water and finally coming to rest 30 feet away, lodged against some trees.
Paramedics Staying at Hotel Hear Mother's Screams, Jump Fence to Rescue Unresponsive Boy in Pool
It was certainly a traumatizing experience for the family, but they couldn't have been in a better place with all the paramedics on hand.
20-Year-Old EMT Dies Following Tragic Drive-by Shooting During Emergency Response
After hearing the sad news of the young man's passing, Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff.
Dad Severely Burned and Temporarily Blind After Saving 18-Month-Old Twins from House Fire: 'I Had to Get My Babies Out'
Milan was treated for second-degree burns and smoke inhalation, and sister Malaysia was treated for severe burns.
After Man Passes Out Driving on Interstate, Good Samaritans Race to Rescue Him from Moving Vehicle
When a video of the incident was posted online, people immediately began to posit a fight had broken out on the road.
Video: Police and Bystanders Attempt to Rescue Baby Trapped Under Car After Alleged Drunk Driver Crashes Into Mother
Miraculously, the baby was alive, though she was drenched in motor oil and sustained a fractured skull and third-degree burns.