Good News Notes: “A homeless Army veteran in Pensacola is being called a hero by many after pulling a man from a burning SUV last week. Freddie Finkley, 56, is credited for saving 34-year-old Eric Lopez, who was involved in a head-on collision last Wednesday at Cervantes Street and Haynes Street in Pensacola. For Finkley,…
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‘Watch your pets’: Man plunges into frozen pool to rescue dog who fell through ice
Good News Notes: “Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather. Dan Holmes of Southlake, Texas posted video to his Facebook page showing his unsuspecting pup crashing through the ice covering his backyard pool and…
Heroic stranger pulls driver from flaming car in dramatic video
Good News Notes: “A Missouri man is being commended on his courage after bravely rescuing a driver who was trapped in a burning vehicle. A Twitter video of the dramatic moment, captioned “This black man is a hero,” has garnered over 800,000 views since it was uploaded on Wednesday night. The selfless act occurred Tuesday evening…
Firefighter credited with heroic rescue
Good News Notes: “A sector chief with Ottawa Fire Services is credited with rescuing a woman after her vehicle plunged into the Ottawa River just after midnight. Fire crews were alerted by police that a vehicle drove into the river in the community of Dunrobin, northwest of downtown Ottawa. The driver was trapped but stayed…