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US Army cadet hailed hero after M3 motorway rescue

A US Army cadet training at Sandhurst is being celebrated for his incredible bravery after pulling an unconscious driver from a burning vehicle on the M3 motorway, an act of heroism that has captured the public's admiration.

Climber's haunting last photo before 1,000ft fall

The chilling last photograph of a climber stranded on Mont Blanc's Dent du Géant has been released by Italian authorities in a bid to identify the victim who fell 1,000ft to his death.

Russian climber presumed dead on Pakistani peak

A Russian mountaineer stranded at 24,000ft on Pakistan's Latok Peak is now presumed dead after a final thermal imaging survey found no signs of life, ending a gruelling two-week rescue mission. The tragic update comes just a day after his son made a despe

British climber stranded at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'

A desperate rescue mission is underway on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat after a British climber became stranded at 22,000ft. His son makes emotional plea as teams battle brutal -50°C winds on the world's ninth-highest peak.

Climber survives 13 days at 22,000ft with broken leg

In a breathtaking alpine rescue operation, teams battle extreme conditions to save a Russian climber stranded for nearly two weeks on Europe's highest peak with severe injuries. The dramatic Elbrus mission continues.

Russian Climber Feared Dead in Manaslu Avalanche

A Russian mountaineer is missing and presumed dead after a catastrophic avalanche on Nepal's Mount Manaslu. The search for 58-year-old Vitaly Lazo has been called off due to extreme danger, as the climbing community mourns another high-altitude tragedy.

Hero Dog Walker Averts UK Hot Air Balloon Disaster

Quick-thinking dog walker prevents catastrophe after a hot air balloon veers off course and crashes into a residential street in Buckinghamshire. Dramatic eyewitness footage captures the stunning rescue.

War Hero, 105, Shares His Secret to a Long and Happy Life

At the remarkable age of 105, World War II veteran Ron Priestley shares his timeless secrets to a long, happy life and a lasting marriage, offering a poignant glimpse into history and a masterclass in love and resilience.

Off-Duty Cop Mistakes Armed Robber for Prankster

An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer faced a nightmare scenario when he bravely intervened in an armed robbery at a London convenience store, only to be violently attacked after initially believing the incident was an elaborate prank for a TV show.

Boy, 4, saves mum from choking with back slaps

A quick-thinking four-year-old boy from the UK is being hailed a hero after performing life-saving back slaps on his mother when she began choking on a sweet. Read the incredible story of his bravery.

Hero saves man from heart attack on EasyJet flight

A quick-thinking passenger leapt into action to perform CPR on a man who suffered a cardiac arrest aboard an EasyJet flight from Lanzarote to Liverpool, in a dramatic mid-air medical emergency.

Congressman Saves Boy's Life with Combat Tourniquet Skills

US Congressman Derrick Van Orden, a former Navy SEAL, used his combat medical training to save an 11-year-old boy from bleeding to death after a severe chainsaw injury in Wisconsin. A story of courage and immediate action.

British Climber Rescued in Dramatic 22,000ft Peru Ordeal

A British climber's solo ascent of Peru's highest peak turns into a desperate fight for survival after a catastrophic fall leaves her stranded at 22,000ft in -15C temperatures. Read the incredible story of the high-altitude helicopter rescue mission that

Hero German Shepherd Saves Baby From Terrifying Intruder

A family's loyal German Shepherd became an overnight hero after he urgently alerted his owners to a terrifying intruder lurking in their baby's bedroom. The quick-thinking dog's actions in Greater Manchester are being hailed as preventing an unthinkable t

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