Good News Notes: “A 7-year-old boy is being credited for helping to save his father and 4-year-old sister by swimming to shore and calling for help after they got caught in a strong current during a holiday weekend boating trip on Florida’s St. Johns River. The father, Steven Poust, told Jax4television station that he anchored his…
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Barnstead firefighters receive training on how to rescue horses and other large animals
Good News Notes: “One New Hampshire fire department received specialized training this weekend to be able to help large animals in distress. Twelve Barnstead firefighters are getting properly trained to help horses or other large animals in emergencies. ‘These animals are people’s pets. They love these animals, so there’s a special care that has to…
RACC Credits Pandemic For Empty Cages
Good News Notes: “Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) is reporting a staggering decrease in the amount of animals they’ve taken in and high adoption rates at the same time. In turn, cages that normally would be full are empty. The city-run organization will use the extra space to save animals from around the country….
Off-duty firefighter rescues man from burning car in Ronkonkoma
Good News Notes: “An off-duty firefighter sprang into action to save a driver trapped inside a burning car on Long Island. Ronkonkoma Fire Department Lt. Michael White spotted the fiery scene shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of School House Road and Cedar Grove Avenue.” View the whole story here: https://abc7ny.com/ronkonkoma-rescue-car-long-island-fire-lt-michael-white/8650674
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…
Fort Myers woman meets firefighters who saved her life
Good News Notes: “A Fort Myers firefighter and woman were reunited after he saved her life. Earlier in February, Lyn Spalding had a massive heart attack and was found with no pulse until firefighters brought her back to life. We met with her and firefighter Andrew Ivey, who have formed a new friendship.” View the…
Florida deputies rescue baby trapped under water when canoe flips
Good News Notes: “Two Florida sheriff’s deputies were in the right place at the right time when a canoe flipped on the Weeki Wachee River, trapping an infant underwater. The Hernando County marine patrol deputies had stopped Friday along the river for a late lunch. That’s when they saw a canoe flip in rough current…
'Friendly' bacteria could help save frogs from disease
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-48707650
These hunting dogs are sniffing for turtles… not to eat but to save
https://wqad.com/2019/05/20/these-hunting-dogs-are-sniffing-for-turtles-not-to-eat-but-to-save/
On a wing and a prayer! Astonishing moment busy city centre is brought to a standstill as two fire engines and eight crew save a SEAGULL stuck to side of a building
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6981019/Liverpool-fire-crew-save-stranded-seagull-stuck-netting-hundreds-gather-watch-rescue.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490