Five strangers saved lives in 2025 with heroic acts
In 2025, five ordinary Britons performed extraordinary acts of bravery and altruism, saving strangers' lives. Read their incredible stories of rescue and donation.
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Dog's Snowy Detour Leads to Dramatic Rescue of Lost Pet
A Bernese mountain dog named Bunsen led his owners to a senior dog lost in the Canadian winter. The incredible rescue story has warmed hearts globally. Read the full tale of heroism.
Pregnant mum shields toddler in Bondi terror attack
A pregnant mother used her body as a human shield to protect a three-year-old girl during the Bondi Beach terror attack. Read the full story of heroism and the emotional reunion.
Bondi Beach Shooting: 15 Dead, Heroes Tried to Disarm
Fifteen killed in Australia's second-deadliest mass shooting. Read about the heroic bystanders who tried to disarm the attackers and the ongoing investigation.
Shark Attack: Hero Saves Girlfriend Despite Injuries
A heroic young man carried his girlfriend to shore after a brutal shark attack in Australia. Read the full, tragic story of bravery and loss.
Toy Poodle Saves Owner from Fatal Heart Attack
Susan Denker credits her seven-pound poodle Lily for saving her life after a massive heart attack. The heroic dog alerted a friend when something was wrong. Read this incredible survival story.
Bystander rescues man from burning Porsche in Clearwater
A heroic motorcyclist dragged a 74-year-old driver from his burning Porsche in Clearwater. David Calderon's quick actions, caught on video, prevented tragedy. Read this incredible rescue story.
Hero father dies saving passengers in train attack
The grieving family of Darren Pencille, who bravely intervened during a violent train attack, speaks out as they thank the public for their overwhelming support following his tragic death.
Hero Labrador Archie rescues lost dog near Cenotaph
An extraordinary tale of canine courage unfolds as Archie the Labrador finds a distressed lost dog near London's Cenotaph and leads rescuers on a 20-mile journey to safety in Wiltshire.
Huntingdon railway hero saves life, wins prestigious award
A courageous railway worker from Huntingdon has been recognised with a top national award after his quick thinking prevented a tragedy on the railway tracks in a dramatic rescue operation.
Rail worker fights for life after 15-minute horror attack
A railway maintenance worker remains in critical condition after a brutal assault while inspecting tracks near London, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for better worker protection.
Student uses buffet tray to fight off knife attacker
A quick-thinking student used a silver buffet tray to fend off a knife attacker during a terrifying daylight robbery attempt in London, in a story of remarkable bravery and survival instincts.
Railway hero critical after stopping knife rampage
A courageous railway worker is fighting for his life after confronting a knife-wielding assailant during a terrifying attack at a UK station. The heroic staff member prevented further casualties while suffering severe injuries.
Teen's miracle survival after petrol station inferno
16-year-old Jacob Thompson suffers severe burns in terrifying Coonabarabran petrol station explosion while heroically attempting to save others from the blaze.
Texas Tornado Miracle: Baby Rescued Alive After Storm
In a story of incredible survival, a seven-month-old baby is rescued unharmed after being torn from his mother's grasp during a devastating tornado in Texas.
Mother and baby saved from train in London Bridge drama
A quick-thinking woman pushed a mother and her baby in a pram to safety moments before a train rushed into London Bridge station in a terrifying near-miss captured on CCTV.
Spanish locals confront tourists over cycling in pedestrian zone
Tense footage captures the moment Spanish residents angrily confronted British holidaymakers who cycled down a pedestrian-only street in Majorca, shouting 'This is not a cycle path!'
Hero dog saves toddler in New Hampshire wilderness rescue
A remarkable family dog named Tinsley becomes an unlikely hero after finding a missing two-year-old girl who wandered into dense New Hampshire woodland. The golden retriever's incredible tracking instincts led rescuers directly to the cold but safe toddle
Security guard's heroics save woman from oncoming tram
Dramatic CCTV footage captures the moment a quick-thinking security guard risked his own life to pull a woman to safety seconds before she was struck by a tram in a near-fatal incident.
Why Las Vegas Locals Avoid The Strip
Las Vegas residents reveal they're avoiding the famous Strip due to skyrocketing prices, resort fees, and parking charges - discovering better value in downtown and suburban areas.
Woolworths worker's quick thinking saves customer in emergency
A Woolworths employee's heroic actions and rapid response averted potential disaster when a customer suffered a serious medical emergency in-store, showcasing remarkable presence of mind.
Vermont's autumn fury: Locals vs leaf-peeping tourists
As Vermont's legendary fall foliage reaches its peak, simmering resentment between residents and tourists boils over into parking disputes, traffic chaos, and shocking acts of vandalism across the picturesque state.
Hero sister saves choking brother with Heimlich manoeuvre
Dramatic footage reveals the heart-stopping moment a young girl's lightning-fast action saved her brother's life when he began choking during trampoline fun, performing a perfect Heimlich manoeuvre.
Mysterious hole in church wall baffles locals
A peculiar circular hole discovered in a historic UK church wall has left residents and internet sleuths utterly perplexed, with theories ranging from architectural quirks to supernatural phenomena.
Firefighters save dog with CPR in dramatic Pittsburgh rescue
A dramatic fire rescue in Pittsburgh saw firefighters save a family's dog from a devastating house fire, with the heroic crew performing CPR to revive the unresponsive pet.
Hero dad dies saving children from river - £43K raised
A devoted father lost his life saving his children from a treacherous river current, sparking an incredible outpouring of community support that has raised over £43,000 for his grieving family.
Police rescue man from burning car after crash
Dramatic bodycam footage reveals the moment brave officers pulled an unconscious driver from a blazing car following a serious collision on a New Mexico highway.
Hero rabbi barricades synagogue against armed attacker
Quick-thinking rabbi prevents potential tragedy by securing synagogue during terrifying attack in northwest London. Read the full story of bravery and survival.
Woman's last-minute rescue saves dog from euthanasia
A quick-thinking woman from Kent orchestrated a dramatic last-minute rescue to save a dog named Snoop from being put down, after discovering the grim fate awaiting him online.
Village raises £300k to save pub from developers
Residents of a quaint Yorkshire village launch a heroic campaign, raising a staggering £300,000 in just weeks to buy their local pub and save it from being turned into housing.
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