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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Volunteer Chain' Assists Firefighters in Removing Mud and Rock in Search of Missing Boy in Juiz de Fora

A community effort in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, has mobilized hundreds of volunteers to assist firefighters in searching for a missing 9-year-old boy following devastating rains that have caused significant destruction and loss of life.

Feb 28 • 15:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

INCREDIBLE VIDEO: Life and Death Situation: Brave Tourists Rescued a Mother and Her Little Daughter from an Icy River

Brave tourists intervened to rescue a mother and her daughter who fell into an icy river in Xinjiang, China, utilizing quick thinking and teamwork to save them.

Feb 27 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Man dragged by flood in Paraty (RJ) is saved by a chain of residents

A man swept away by a flood in Paraty was saved by residents who formed a human chain to rescue him.

Feb 27 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Boy who fell from the 2nd floor in Caruaru receives discharge and reunites with the rescuing police officers

A five-year-old boy named Joshua Noah Pereira, who was seriously injured after falling from the second floor of a building in Caruaru, has been discharged from the hospital and reunited with his rescuers.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Plenty to do for rescue teams in winter weather

Rescue teams in Iceland are busy responding to various incidents caused by severe winter weather conditions.

Feb 26 • 22:22 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Plenty to do at the Rescue Team in the winter weather

The rescue team in Iceland is quite busy due to the severe winter weather conditions.

Feb 26 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is rescued after app motorcyclist suspects imprisonment and calls police in Várzea Grande (MT)

A 49-year-old woman was rescued from domestic imprisonment in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after an app motorcyclist alerted the authorities to her situation.

Feb 26 • 18:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver is rescued by youths after being trapped in car during flooding in Tocantins; VIDEO

A driver was rescued by local residents after being trapped in his car during a flood in Araguaína, Tocantins.

Feb 25 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd Edition of Tuesday, February 24, 2026

A father searches for his 6-year-old daughter among rubble in Brazil, as first responders and residents assist in the rescue efforts following severe flooding that has displaced hundreds.

Feb 25 • 01:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Trapped Among Solar Panels: How a Grandmother Asked for Help to Rescue the Striking Animal

An elderly woman in Connecticut contacted animal rescuers after a red-tailed hawk became trapped between her home's solar panels while chasing a squirrel.

Feb 25 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents join firefighters in rescuing and sheltering families in Zona da Mata (MG)

Residents and firefighters collaborated in rescue efforts and provided shelter for displaced families in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 00:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Dog left abandoned at Las Vegas airport counter adopted by rescuing officer

A goldendoodle named Jet Blue, abandoned at Las Vegas airport, has been adopted by Officer Skeeter Black and his family.

Feb 24 • 20:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Autistic teenager found after spending more than 4 hours lost in a forest area in Açailândia

A 14-year-old autistic boy has been found safe after he went missing in a forested area in Açailândia, Brazil, resulting in a search operation by local firefighters.

Feb 24 • 14:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Resident of a detached house got into a peculiar predicament in Mikkeli

A Mikkeli resident became trapped between the balcony floorboards while trying to descend from a balcony to a garage below.

Feb 24 • 10:36 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Missing Young Girl - Police Operation Underway in the Search

A young girl has gone missing from her home in Kaxholmen, prompting a significant search effort by the police and rescue services, who are seeking tips from the public.

Feb 24 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Friends improvised a stretcher and helped rescue a woman hit by a rock that fell from the top of a waterfall

A woman was hit by a falling rock at a waterfall in Ceará, Brazil, and despite rescue efforts, she passed away shortly after.

Feb 24 • 07:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Little Path Was the Savior

A small walking path played a crucial role in a certain rescue situation in Iceland.

Feb 23 • 20:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Turtle rescued after getting trapped in fishing net in Natal

A sea turtle was rescued in Natal, Brazil, after becoming trapped in a fishing net, highlighting the importance of community involvement in wildlife conservation efforts.

Feb 22 • 13:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He took refuge from a snowstorm in a ruined house, until a neighbor saw him: 'The wind was blowing hard and I was very scared'

A pitbull took shelter from a snowstorm in an abandoned house, drawing the attention of a passerby who alerted rescue groups to save him.

Feb 22 • 11:25 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Farmers on tractors came to the aid of rescue teams

Farmers in Iceland used their tractors to support rescue teams during an emergency situation.

Feb 22 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After the death of protector, group unites to find new homes for dozens of cats in Belém; find out how to help

Following the death of animal protector Ana Cristina Matos, community members in Belém are mobilizing to find new homes for her 30 to 40 rescued cats.

Feb 21 • 22:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog rescued after being run over twice in less than 1 hour in Piauí

A dog named Jupi is recovering after being struck by vehicles twice within an hour in Picos, Piauí.

Feb 21 • 18:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Firefighters as Animal Rescuers: 'You Can't Say: Don't Squirm'

Firefighters in Kronberg have assisted in rescuing animals, including lifting an elephant named Lilak back on her feet after a fall.

Feb 20 • 10:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trapped 15 Meters High, and a Neighborhood on Edge, Until Someone Offered Help: 'I’ll Climb Up, I’ll Grab It in Two Minutes'

A neighborhood in San Cristóbal, Buenos Aires, came together to rescue a young cat stuck 15 meters high on a building's edge, highlighting community spirit and the challenges faced by emergency responders.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Mare Rescued After Falling into a Drain in Bady Bassitt

A mare was successfully rescued after falling into a drain in Bady Bassitt, Brazil, thanks to the prompt actions of local residents and municipal authorities.

Feb 18 • 22:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Police and Rescue Service oppose smoking ban on balconies

The Police and Rescue Service in Estonia are against enshrining a smoking ban on balconies into law, suggesting that agreements among residents would be a more effective solution.

Feb 18 • 10:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos unveils fire marshal club, holds safety walk

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service inaugurated a Fire Marshal Club to enhance community engagement in fire safety and emergency response.

Feb 17 • 02:35 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Rescue People of the Year Performed CPR on the Floor of the Hall - "Without Them, I Would Definitely Not Be Here"

A group recognized as Rescue People of the Year successfully performed CPR on an individual in a hall, emphasizing the importance of their quick response.

Feb 15 • 19:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Wounded by a bullet, he hid in the rotting trunk of a swamp until help arrived: "When I broke the wood, I was amazed at its state"

A man wounded by gunfire sought refuge in a swamp's decaying trunk until rescuers arrived, illustrating the struggle of abandoned animals and the community's response.

Feb 15 • 10:59 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Dolores Muñoz Ledo, beloved actress and voice in 'Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers', dies at 107

Dolores Muñoz Ledo, a respected Mexican voice actress known for her work in dubbing and radionovelas, has passed away at the age of 107, prompting mourning in the Mexican dubbing community.

Feb 14 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Florida man saves pregnant woman from drowning hours before baby’s birth

A Florida man rescued a pregnant woman from drowning in a pond just hours before she gave birth, allowing her to safely deliver her baby later that day.

Feb 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Moroccan turns jet ski into a lifeline for flood victims

A young Moroccan transformed his jet ski into a rescue tool to help people trapped by flooding in northern Morocco.

Feb 11 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Women are swept away by flood during heavy rain in MG: 'It was desperate'

Two women were swept away during heavy rains in Montes Claros, Brazil, highlighting the dangers of floods in urban areas.

Feb 11 • 10:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

An Unexpected Guest in a Police Car: Help was Provided to an Injured Animal

A doe lying on the road has been rescued and is now safe, thanks to a vigilant driver's quick action and police response.

Feb 11 • 10:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I didn't give up on her,' says physical educator who rescued electrocuted tourist during storm in Rio

A 15-year-old Chilean tourist is hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro after suffering an electric shock during a storm, prompting a dramatic rescue by a local man.

Feb 11 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hunter found after four days missing in an area of forest in southwestern Pará

A rural producer was found after being missing for four days in the rural zone of Senador José Porfírio, Pará, Brazil.

Feb 9 • 23:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Family rallies to save pets left behind in Daly River flood evacuation

A family in Australia is rescuing pets left behind during a flood evacuation in Daly River, setting up an emergency shelter for the animals.

Feb 9 • 04:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A stick pierced his eye: Hercules, a severely injured dog rescued in Guayllabamba

Hercules, a chihuahua, was violently injured by a person who stabbed his right eye with a stick in Guayllabamba, leading to a rescue by the Lucky Animal Welfare Foundation following a community alert.

Feb 2 • 22:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

House collapses in Madureira community, leaving man trapped under debris in critical condition

A house collapsed in the Congonha community of Madureira, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, leaving an adult man trapped under the debris in grave condition.

Feb 2 • 16:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Rescue of a Heritage: Future of the Schöpffe Villa Remains Uncertain

Artists and art lovers in the Ebersberg district advocate for the preservation of the Schöpffe Villa, urging the city of Grafing to find a responsible buyer to honor the wishes of the deceased artist couple.

Jan 14 • 14:07 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Once Again, a Newfoundland Town Rescues Stranded Passengers

A town in Newfoundland has come to the aid of stranded passengers once again, showcasing its community spirit and support.

Jan 9 • 02:03 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

19 people rescued, two of them minors, from the Ferris wheel at the Magical Christmas park in Torrejón de Ardoz

The Community of Madrid firefighters rescued 19 people, including two minors, who were stranded in three cabins of a Ferris wheel at the Magical Christmas park in Torrejón de Ardoz after it malfunctioned, leaving them suspended 35 meters high.

Jan 7 • 05:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Dominko saved 35 people, and then lost his boat. A Dubrovan gave him a new one

Dominko Radić, a retired naval officer from Dubrovnik, has saved 35 lives at sea and received numerous awards, including the Blue Ribbon from Vjesnik, but recently lost his boat to wear and tear, prompting a local resident to gift him a new one.

Dec 29 • 11:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

PHOTO Details of the tense search for the 11-year-old: 'The whole village searched for him for six hours, it seemed like an eternity'

A tense six-hour search took place for an 11-year-old boy who went missing in Baranja, involving around 200 people and various rescue teams.

Dec 27 • 06:28 UTC

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