Tag: rescued

Woman Rescued After Days Stuck in Swamp in Massachusetts Park After Hikers Hear Screams, Police Say

EASTON, Mass.—A Massachusetts woman who went missing last week has been found alive in a swampy area of a state park after hikers heard the woman’s cries for help, police said. Emma Tetewsky, 31, was reported missing on June 26, and police in recent days had appealed to the public for help in finding her….


Helicopter Crew Rescues Firefighters Stranded When Rescue Boat Goes Over Falls

CLIFTON, N.J.—Two firefighters involved in a rescue effort in a New Jersey river became stranded themselves when their boat went over a waterfall, but a state police helicopter crew was eventually able to bring the pair to safety. No injuries were reported in either of Wednesday’s rescues in the Passaic River, authorities said. The Clifton…


Rhino, 4, Who Was Rescued as a Calf After His Mom Died Remains Very Attached to the Keepers That Have Cared for Him

When a 6-month-old black rhino lost his mother to natural causes, he became vulnerable to poachers and predators. Thanks to the determination of his rescuers, he was saved and now he has grown to form an adorable bond with his keepers. Apollo, now 4, spends his days taking long mud baths, napping beneath his favorite…


Survivors of Deadly Mexico Abduction Returned to US

CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico—A road trip to Mexico for cosmetic surgery veered violently off course when four Americans were caught in a drug cartel shootout, leaving two dead and two held captive for days in a remote region of the Gulf coast before they were rescued from a wood shack, officials said Tuesday. Their minivan crashed…


Hibernating Bear Is Rescued in Minnesota After Getting Stuck in Deep Snow and Ice

A bear in Northern Minnesota who got stuck after the spot he chose to hibernate in got flooded with snow and ice was rescued earlier this month. In a Facebook post, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wrote that they were alerted to the young animal’s unfortunate plight after receiving “caring calls” from the…


Duckling Rejected at Birth, Got Saved and Given the Best Life Possible

Love from an imprinted duck is always special. (Video courtesy of Erin Amadon) …


Man Saving a Stranded Kitten Gets Ambushed by a Group of Them

You can’t say these kitties didn’t plan that, especially how they were all hiding in the tall grass! (Video courtesy of Robert Brantley) …


Greece Rescues Hundreds of Migrants Adrift on Fishing Boat

ATHENS—Greece rescued hundreds of migrants on Tuesday after the fishing boat they were traveling on issued a distress signal off the island of Crete, the coast guard said. A spokesperson for the coast guard cited survivors as saying about 400 to 500 people were on board. Two cargo ships, one navy frigate, and one tanker…


Mistreated 2-Week-Old Foal Saved From Exotic Animal Auction and Given a Second Chance in Life

Little Tubby had a rough start in life but finally found his forever home. (Video courtesy of Stacy Rolfe) …


[VIDEO] Rescued Donkey Loves ‘Singing’ for His Supper: ‘He’s Turned It Into a Dinner Bell’

A shy, senior rescued donkey delighted his owner by showcasing his singing voice just days after stepping foot into his adoptive home. Today, nothing but the center stage will do for this drama king. Pinky Ruggles, 37, lives in Conroe, Texas, in a home with acreage. She always dreamed of owning horses, and after buying…