An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.
Quick-thinking beachgoers form a 200-person human chain to rescue a 12-year-old boy from treacherous currents at a popular Spanish resort in a remarkable display of community bravery.
A heroic multi-agency rescue saves a distressed kingfisher found far from home on a Highland beach, in an unusual operation coordinated by HM Coastguard and the RSPCA.
Two hikers in New York's Catskill Mountains required a major rescue operation after becoming disoriented and lost following the consumption of psychedelic mushrooms. Read about the dramatic nighttime mission.
Two inexperienced foragers sparked a major three-day search and rescue operation in New York's Adirondack Mountains after becoming lost while hunting for wild mushrooms. Read about their dramatic rescue and the warnings from emergency services.
A desperate 10-day search in the treacherous Michigan wilderness culminates in a miracle rescue after a lost hiker is found alive, surviving against all odds.
A solo adventurer's casual hike up England's highest peak turned into a terrifying fight for survival after a simple wrong turn led to a catastrophic fall and a dramatic mountain rescue operation in the Lake District.
A 13-year-old Boy Scout miraculously survives a 100-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, rescued in a dramatic overnight operation by search teams.
A group of quick-thinking Boy Scouts from Troop 681 became unlikely heroes after discovering an 80-year-old US Navy veteran, Douglas Montgomery, who had been missing for three days in the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains.
Two hikers survive a 12-hour ordeal lost on a California mountain in scorching heat with no water, rescued by sheriff's deputies in a dramatic night-time operation.
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.
A desperate race against time to save a rare Cuvier's beaked whale on a Cornish beach ended in tragedy, as rescuers were unable to move the distressed animal to safety. The incident has sparked an important conversation about marine wildlife strandings.
A dramatic rescue operation in the Alaskan wilderness saves a man from Kentucky after his vehicle became stranded in deep snow near the Canadian border.
A British Columbia man miraculously survived a 60-foot fall down a mountain after slipping while trying to save his dog. Read the incredible rescue story from Stawamus Chief Mountain.
The desperate search for experienced hiker Tom Brown, 64, continues after he sent a final, heartbreaking text to his wife from Scotland's Ben Nevis as a fierce storm closed in. His last message: 'Terrible weather. Very windy. Love you.'
Exclusive footage reveals heroic helicopter evacuations in Afghanistan's devastating earthquake. Latest updates on the rescue efforts and international response.
Marine experts issue urgent warning to sailors after a pod of aggressive orcas rams and sinks a 50ft yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. The latest in a series of alarming encounters between killer whales and vessels in the region.
A quick-thinking surfer became an unlikely hero on a Florida beach, braving treacherous currents to rescue a father and his young son from a near-fatal drowning. Witnesses describe the heart-stopping moments of the dramatic ocean rescue.
A Utah couple's newborn baby was dramatically rescued after their car caught fire and exploded in the remote Utah desert. The miraculous survival story involved a desperate 911 call and a race against time.
A heroic RAF rescue team executed a perilous nighttime operation to save two teenagers trapped by rising tides on a dangerous North Yorkshire cliff face near Scarborough.
A daring mountaineer faces a desperate fight for survival after becoming trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus. Rescue teams battle extreme cold and high winds in a race against time.
In a breathtaking act of bravery, Thames Valley Police officers stormed a blazing house in Aylesbury, battling intense flames and smoke to save a trapped man's life. Read the full story of their courageous rescue.
Mariners along Spain's coast are facing a new and terrifying threat as pods of aggressive killer whales have shifted their attacks from deep waters into shockingly shallow bays, prompting urgent safety warnings to avoid sailing altogether.
A British sailor has died following a severe head injury aboard the luxury superyacht 'Dream' in Antigua. The maritime community is in mourning as authorities investigate the tragic incident.
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.
A quick-thinking motorist became an unexpected hero on the M25 after stopping four lanes of traffic to save a terrified animal stranded on the busy orbital motorway. The dramatic incident, caught on dashcam, unfolded during rush hour, showcasing an incred
A heartwarming tale of survival in rural Victoria as a pet Indian myna bird, 'Desi Bird', is miraculously reunited with his owners after a two-day disappearance and a dramatic rescue from a tree hollow.