Brit cyclist rescued after night in snake-infested jungle
Gordon Dewar, 63, from London, spent 15 hours lost in a Chiang Mai jungle surrounded by cobras and elephants. Read how rescuers found the exhausted tourist.
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London cyclist rescued after night in Thai jungle
Gordon Dewar, 63 from London, spent 15 hours lost in a snake-infested Thai jungle without food or water. Read how rescue teams brought him to safety.
Speedboat Crash Off Phi Phi Islands Leaves One Dead
A major rescue operation followed a head-on collision between a packed tourist speedboat and a fishing trawler off Thailand's Phi Phi Islands. One Russian teenager died and 22 were injured.
Speedboat Sinks in Thailand, 52 in Water, One Tourist Dead
A Russian tourist, 18, died after a speedboat collided with a trawler off Phi Phi Islands, throwing 52 people into the Andaman Sea. Shocking footage reveals the rescue mission.
Human Chain Rescue Saves Woman Trapped Underwater in Wales
A 66-year-old woman was dramatically rescued from treacherous seas at Aberavon Beach after six police officers formed a human chain. Read the full story of this incredible act of bravery.
British tourist missing in Thailand after Christmas call
Mark Counsell, 31, from Pontypool, vanished after video calling family on Christmas Day. Police appeal for information on his whereabouts in Thailand or Malaysia.
Man dies trying to save two people from sea off Yorkshire coast
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died a hero attempting to rescue two people in freezing conditions off Withernsea. A woman's body was also recovered. Read the full tribute.
Boy, 8, rescued from frozen pond on Christmas Day
An eight-year-old boy fell through a frozen pond in Patchogue on Christmas Day. Suffolk County Police officers performed a daring rescue. Read about the Christmas miracle.
Boy, 8, rescued from frozen pond on Christmas Day
An eight-year-old boy fell through ice on a pond in Patchogue on Christmas Day. Suffolk police officers performed a daring rescue. Read about the Christmas miracle.
Firefighter crawls across frozen pond to rescue dog
A dramatic ice rescue in Rhode Island saved a golden retriever named Phoenix. Watch the heroic firefighter crawl across a frozen pond in a viral video. Read the full story.
Huge Rescue Op for Missing Family in Withernsea Sea
A massive multi-agency rescue operation is underway off the East Yorkshire coast after reports of a family in trouble. Coastguard teams battle horrendous conditions. Follow live updates.
RSPCA's 2025 wackiest animal rescues revealed
The RSPCA has unveiled its list of the most bizarre animal rescues of 2025, featuring a fox in a chair, a puffin blown 110 miles inland, and a kitten in a sewage works. Discover the incredible stories of survival.
Drone rescues OAP from freezing Cheshire river
An 83-year-old man was dramatically rescued from a fast-flowing, freezing river in Cheshire after a police drone located him. The heart-stopping footage shows the vital role of technology in emergency services.
Autistic boy rescued from freezing pond on Christmas
Bodycam footage captures the emotional moment deputies rescue a nonverbal autistic boy from a freezing pond and reunite him with his father. The child, known to be drawn to water, was saved in a dramatic Christmas night operation.
Officer's Icy Rescue Saves Dog Stuck in Country Club Pond
A heroic police lieutenant waded into a freezing, muddy pond at a Rhode Island country club to save an elderly black dog. The dramatic rescue reunited the pet with its grateful owner. Read the full story of this brave act.
JCB used in dramatic seal rescue on Orkney island
A stranded seal pup was dramatically rescued from rocks at a Westray ferry terminal using a JCB. Read how teamwork between marine medics and a salmon firm saved the day.
Kitten rescued from Tesla engine in California
A California police officer performed a delicate rescue, saving a kitten trapped inside a Tesla engine. The stray, now named Figueroa, is looking for a new home. Read this heartwarming story.
BASE jumper rescued in dramatic Moab helicopter operation
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
Man rescued from Manchester river in 2am emergency
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
Alaska Governor rescues fishermen in Bering Sea emergency
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy turns rescuer during dangerous Bering Sea mission, helping save four fishermen from treacherous waters near Bethel in extraordinary emergency operation.
Elderly British tourist rescued after 2 days in Greek ravine
An 80-year-old British tourist has been miraculously rescued after surviving two nights stranded in a treacherous Samos ravine, with emergency services launching a major international search operation.
Cyclist rescued from French mountains by wine bar owner
A dramatic mountain rescue unfolded in southern France when a lost British cyclist was saved by a wine bar owner after becoming stranded overnight in the Cévennes National Park.
British women stranded in Himalayas as army rescue fails
Exclusive: Three British and Irish women remain trapped in Nepal's treacherous Hidden Valley as military rescue teams face extreme weather and dangerous terrain in desperate bid to reach them.
SF cliff rescue: Dog saved from 300ft fall
A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.
Malta tourist mystery: Family demand answers over death
Exclusive investigation into the mysterious death of Polish tourist Piotr Mierzejewski in Malta, as family demand answers amid baffling circumstances and police silence.
Human chain rescues woman from sinking car
Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.
American tourist found dead on remote Crete hiking trail
A 55-year-old American tourist has been discovered deceased on a remote Cretan hiking path, sparking a major emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.
NYPD officers execute dramatic Harlem River rescue
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Family rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay drama
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
Tourist dies after collapsing at Rome's Pantheon
A Japanese tourist in his 50s tragically collapsed and died while visiting Rome's ancient Pantheon, despite immediate medical attention from on-site staff.
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