Woman Inches from Being Impaled When Metal Pole Flies Through Windshield on Highway
The pole punched through the SUV's window, went right past Poff, hit the back seat and embedded itself in the car's roof.
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Sheriff's Helicopter Swoops In on People Trapped by Floodwaters, Camera Catches Daring Rescue in First-Person View
'We are here to provide #safety to our community but please be mindful of the dangers posed by moving water.'
Woman Leaves Note in Walmart Bathroom Saying She's Been Held Hostage for Months, Begs Police for Help
The note listed her alleged captor's name and address and a vehicle description, and said she was being physically and sexually assaulted.
Off-Duty Police Officer Hears Screams, Rushes Over to Find 2-Year-Old Not Breathing and Turning Blue
Over and over, at the top of her lungs, she screamed for help even as her daughter before her started to change color.
'Break the Glass!': Good Samaritan and Florida Police Team Up to Rescue Woman Trapped in Submerged Car
The man was clearly concerned for the driver, doing his best to assist and urgently asking Dolci to break the glass so they could move her.
Off-Duty Officer Witnesses Car Crash and Burst Into Flames, Races Through Fire to Save Victims
Had it not been for that extra bit of time they waited, they might have passed before the accident took place and been unable to help.
Police Officer Rescues Three People After House Is Set on Fire by Likely Lightning Strike
Officer Jolin was nearby at the time, and when the call came he was able to get to the house in under a minute.
Woman Says Apple Watch Saved Her Life: Heart Rate Spike Led Doctors to Blocked 'Widowmaker' Artery
It was odd little health issues here and there that she brushed off, always finding some benign thing to attribute aches and pains to.
'I'm Dead': Florida Biker Sees No Way Out After Losing Control and Ending Up in Water with Deadly Alligator
Bassett sustained severe wounds in his right thigh and torso and remains in serious condition at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center.
Watch: Firefighters Rescue Dog Loose for 5 Days, Found Trapped Inside Cincinnati Garage Walls
The spirited dog appears to be no worse for wear, other than having possibly 'lost a pound or two' and being 'terribly stinky,' according to her owners.
Drone Captures Incredible Moment Teen Risks Life to Save Mother and Son from Drowning in Deadly Riptide
Though Ashley Batchelor and her son Conner weren't far out in the water, there was a riptide, and the two were tiring themselves out.
Police Rescue Dog from Hot Car After Owner Dies in Fatal Walmart Shooting
An hour and a half after the incident, police were notified and were quickly able to remove the Siberian husky, Zeke, from the unlocked car.
As House Fire Explodes Around Him, Heroic Police Officer Rushes in to Save Woman Trapped Inside
Ervin's bodycam footage has been released in part, showing just how extreme the situation was and how much danger he faced during the rescue.
Mom Notices Something Wrong with 4-Month-Old's Eye in Photo, Accidentally Discovers Rare Cancer
'If it saves just one other child from having to go through what my son has, then I have done my job as a cancer parent.'
Search for Missing Diver Ends After Damaged Gear Is Found Indicating Encounter with 'Marine Predator'
On Tuesday, at around 1 p.m., some of Obi's diving gear was located around 250 yards from where he'd last been seen.
After Workers Hear Screaming, Firefighters Spend Over Two Hours Freeing Woman Trapped Between Buildings
After two and a half hours, the woman was finally out of her predicament and was soon on her way to the hospital.
Concerned Mom Warns Parents After Toddler Suffers Extreme Thirst, Gets Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
Courtney Moore's 'mother's intuition' kicked in and nagged at her to get 16-month-old Maddox checked out just in case.
Police Send Parents Warning After Rescuing 3 Children from Hot Phoenix Cars: 'Even a Couple Minutes Is Not OK'
Thankfully, Phoenix Police showed up within minutes and were able to rescue the two children from the vehicle.
Good Samaritan Credited with Saving Woman's Life After Her Car Veers Off Road and Flips Into Canal
First responders praised Reynolds and the other two men for their actions, as they likely saved the woman's life.
Soldier Smashes Through Roof of Home When Parachute Fails to Deploy After Jumping Out of Plane
The paratrooper crashed through a tile roof and fell into the kitchen of the home, missing major beams and the kitchen counter.
Bystanders Jump In to Help as Something Serious Goes Wrong on Wild Carnival Ride
Attendees at the National Cherry Festival in Michigan jumped into action when they noticed a park ride swaying dangerously.