First Responders Race to Rescue Man Trapped for Hours Partially Submerged in a Sinkhole
The rest of the crew rigged up a crane to support the man's body and keep him upright, and they called for reinforcements.
Tag: Rescue
Worker Spots Dog Sitting in Dumpster, Saves Her Before She Is Crushed by Trash Truck Compactor
Following his normal routine, the worker loaded the dumpster and was about to empty it when movement caught his eye.
Dog Found Injured and Tied to Mile Marker on Road Finds Forever Home with Police Officer Who Rescued Her
The tiny, senior chihuahua had lived this long only to be dumped in her twilight years, easy prey to anything.
Tulsa Fire Department Comes to the Rescue After Both Cat and Owner Get Stuck in Tree
Whether the cat knows how much it's loved, at least it didn't have to use one of its nine lives thanks to firefighters and a caring owner.
Rescue Efforts Underway After Building Collapses in Washington, DC
A building collapse in Washington, D.C, led to a 90-minute rescue effort to free a trapped construction worker.
68 Dogs Rescued After Being Crammed Into Cages on Truck, Intercepted on Way to Dog Meat Festival
Activist Liang Jia said it was 'frustrating' to watch truck after truck pass, loaded with precious canine cargo earmarked for slaughter.
3 Hero Officers Swim Through Floodwaters to Rescue 82-Year-Old Woman Trapped in Sinking Car
Photos show just how dire the situation was, with an officer carrying the elderly woman out of the water that almost claimed her.
Pig 'So Obese She Can Hardly Move' Found Abandoned in Dog Crate in Scorching 107-Degree Heat
A bewildered Las Vegas man said he first saw the poor creature outside his home on June 2, dumped in the crate.
'Chunk' the Golden Retriever Missing for 2 Weeks Finally Found by NJ Troopers Swimming in the Bay
Other than gaining some ticks and losing about 20 pounds, Chunk is doing well - aside from not really fitting his name anymore.
Waitress Sees Burning Car on Side of Highway, Races to Pull Bleeding Driver Out Before It Explodes
Strawn had suffered broken ribs, broken wrists, broken vertebrae, a broken nose and a broken pelvis in addition to multiple facial wounds.
Coast Guard Deployed After Inflatable Float Is Swept Out to Ocean, Friends Narrowly Escape 'Bad Situation'
'It was a little windy but I never thought in a million years we would be drug out so fast and so far,' Spence said.
Eagle Scout Honored After Lifting Trapped Woman out of Car Before It Burst Into Flames
A coworker joined him and together the two of them worked to bend the doorframe, lift the steering wheel and free the female driver.
Citizens Immediately Call in First Responders Upon Noticing Dog Stuck Underneath Canal Bridge
Authorities commended the two good Samaritans for contacting them and not trying to rescue the dog themselves.
Alaska Man Helps Baby Moose Off Busy Road - 'It Could Have Gone Bad'
Tate has lived in Alaska for over 15 years, spent time in the military, is familiar with the territory and is a registered hunting guide.
Firefighters Use Jaws of Life to Rescue Curious Pup Caught Between 2 Heavy Rocks
Smith also said they made sure to cover the entrance with wire so that no other doggies find themselves in a similar situation.
Firefighters Rescue Man Buried Up to His Chest in Sugar After Freak Accident
First responders were called after a man got stuck in a sugar silo. What followed was a 2-hour rescue carried out by dozens of firefighters.
Pit Bull That Was Stabbed 7 Times Finds Loving New Home with Ex-Cop Who Saved Her
Now named 'Smoke,' the puppy is in a much better home than she was before, and Chambers has plans for her to become a therapy dog.
After Being Rescued Himself, 'Gentle Giant' Pup Joins Search and Rescue Crew in California
Plucked from a rescue situation in Oregon, the black labrador retriever has shown that he has a penchant for search and rescue work.
Man Hears Distressed Bird Call, Climbs Into Storm Drain to Save Baby Ducklings Stuck Inside
The mother duck stood at a safe distance, and once she had a few of her babies gathered around her, she started to calm down.
Rescue Saves Dozens of Dogs from Horrible Fate Ahead of Chinese Dog Meat Festival
The rescue's website says that it costs about $2,500 to $3,500 to rescue a dog from China, and safe transport alone for 26 dogs costs $52,000.
After Boating Mishap, 7-Year-Old Makes Hour-Long Swim to Shore to Save Family Still Stuck on the Water
When asked where he learned to swim so well and deal with emergencies, he simply and honestly said, 'I have no idea.'