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human-interest1 year ago•1 min saved

"Taco Bell Manager's Quick Actions Save Baby's Life in Drive-Thru Crisis"

A Pennsylvania Taco Bell manager, Becky Arbaugh, is being hailed as a hero after she performed chest compressions on an 11-month-old baby, Myles, who was struggling to breathe. The child's mother, Natasha Long, described the dramatic scene and credited Arbaugh with saving her son's life. Arbaugh, who described herself as a mother first, acted quickly and calmly, drawing on her own experience with a similar incident involving her daughter. Despite the praise, she sees herself simply as a mother helping another in need.

via NBC News|

#hero #human-interest #infant

wildlife1 year ago•1 min saved

"Brave Indian Boy Outsmarts and Traps Leopard in Close Encounter"

A 12-year-old boy in Malegaon, India, trapped a leopard inside an office cabin until help arrived after the animal unexpectedly entered the room while he was playing a video game. Mohit Ahire, the son of a security guard at the wedding hall, calmly closed the door and informed his father, who then alerted authorities. The leopard was later tranquilized and relocated by a team from Nashik city, showcasing the boy's remarkable presence of mind in diffusing a potentially dangerous situation.

via Yahoo Sports|

#bravery #india #leopard

human-interest1 year ago•1 min saved

Brave Boy's Quick Thinking Saves Village from Leopard Attack

12-year-old Mohit Ahire in Malegaon, India, trapped a leopard inside an office cabin and calmly informed his father, a security guard, who then alerted authorities. The leopard was tranquilized and relocated by a rescue team, showcasing Ahire's remarkable presence of mind during the dangerous encounter.

via For The Win|

#boy #human-interest #india

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Deputies' Quick Actions Save 5-Year-Old Florida Girl's Life in Accidental Shotgun Shooting"

Deputies from the Volusia Sheriff's Office in Florida are being praised for their quick actions that saved the life of a 5-year-old girl who accidentally shot herself in the leg with a shotgun. The deputies administered aid, applied a tourniquet, and rushed the girl to the hospital, where medical staff credited their response for saving her life. The sheriff plans to award medals to the deputies involved, while detectives continue to investigate the incident.

via Fox News|

#crime #deputies #florida

heroic-acts2 years ago•3 min saved

Quick-thinking bus driver saves boy from choking on coin

A school bus driver in Dallas, Raquel Radford Baker, is being hailed as a hero for saving a 7-year-old boy who was choking on a penny. Baker, who was filling in for a coworker that day, quickly performed the Heimlich maneuver and successfully dislodged the penny from the boy's throat. Video footage captured the intense moment, and Baker's quick thinking and calmness under pressure were praised. The district honored her as a hero and presented her with a cape.

via Fox News|

#choking-incident #heimlich-maneuver #hero

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Kidnapped Woman Rescued by Arizona Deputies Thanks to Clever Note

Sheriff's deputies in Arizona rescued a kidnapped woman after she discreetly handed a note to a gas station customer, pleading for help and stating that she was being kidnapped. The customer immediately called 911, providing details about the van and its direction. With the assistance of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, law enforcement located the van and arrested the suspect. The victim had been abducted by the suspect, who posed as an Uber driver, and was restrained during the journey. The quick actions of the victim, customer, and law enforcement saved her from her kidnapper, allowing her to be reunited with her family.

via Fox News|

#arizona #crime #kidnapping

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Kidnapped Woman Rescued by Stranger After Secret 'Help' Note

An Arizona woman who was allegedly kidnapped by a man posing as an Uber driver was rescued after she passed a note to a stranger at a gas station pleading for help. The quick-thinking woman entered a Chevron off Interstate 40 in Seligman and slipped a note to a customer, who immediately called 911. Police found the suspect's van and arrested him. The victim remains traumatized but praised the customer for their help.

via New York Post |

#crime #fake-uber-driver #kidnapping

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Fearless 87-year-old fends off intruder, offers snacks as distraction

An 87-year-old woman in Brunswick, Maine, fended off a home intruder by offering him snacks to keep him occupied until the police arrived. The woman woke up to find the intruder standing by her bed, threatening her. She used a chair as a shield and endured physical assault until the intruder grew tired. She then led him to the kitchen, where she offered him food to distract him while she called 911. The intruder eventually left, leaving behind his belongings. The police later apprehended a juvenile matching the description and charged him with burglary, criminal threatening, assault, and minor consuming liquor.

via CNN|

#crime #elderly-woman #home-invasion

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Brave Women Mouth 'Help Me' to Aid in Criminal Arrests"

A woman in South Carolina mouthed "help me" to an officer during a traffic stop, leading to the arrest of a male passenger who had shot someone. The officer removed the man from the vehicle and put him in her patrol car, while the distressed woman told her about the shooting. The suspect was identified as Collins Xavier Manning Bates and was found with a pistol under his seat. He remains in custody on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and unlawful possession of a pistol.

via New York Post |

#arrest #crime #quick-thinking

health2 years ago•0 min saved

Arizona Woman Stung 75 Times in Bee Attack During Family Photo Shoot

A woman in Arizona was hospitalized after being stung by bees more than 75 times during a family photo shoot. She saved her two children from the worst of the bee attack by putting them in the car. Rescue crews used foam to calm the bees and save the children from the car. The mother has made a full recovery. Officials advise getting inside to a safe place, running in a straight line, covering your face, and getting to shelter if attacked by bees.

via KABC-TV|

#arizona #bee-attack #family-photo-shoot

us2 years ago•1 min saved

Arizona Mother's Quick Thinking Saves Kids During Bee Attack

An Arizona mother was stung over 75 times by a swarm of bees while doing a family photo shoot with her two children. Fire officials said the mother's "quick thinking" saved her kids from being stung when she put them in the car as she took the brunt of the stings. She was transported to the hospital but has since recovered. Firefighters doused the mother's car with foam to calm the bees as they rescued the small children. The best strategy when getting attacked by bees is getting inside to a safe place, officials said.

via CBS News|

#arizona #bee-attack #children

good-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Seventh-grader saves the day by steering school bus to safety

A 13-year-old student from Michigan's Carter Middle School is being hailed as a hero after he steered a school bus to safety when the driver lost consciousness. The incident occurred while the bus was carrying 66 students home from school. The student, Dillon Reeves, saw the driver in distress and quickly took control of the wheel, bringing the bus to a stop and avoiding a potentially tragic accident. The cause of the driver's illness is not yet known.

via BBC|

#good-news #hero #michigan

good-news2 years ago•1 min saved

13-year-old hero takes control of school bus after driver passes out

A 7th-grade student in Detroit is being praised for his quick thinking after his school bus driver passed out at the wheel. The driver became lightheaded before losing consciousness while driving the bus. The student saw the driver in distress, stepped to the front of the bus, and helped bring it to a stop without incident. Police and fire departments responded to the incident quickly, and the students were safely loaded onto a different bus to make their way home. There is no update on the driver’s condition at this time.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

#detroit #good-news #medical-emergency

local-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Quick-thinking 7th grader saves school bus from crashing

A seventh-grade student in Macomb County, Michigan, stopped his school bus after the driver passed out while driving. The student, Dylan Reeves, took the wheel and slowly stopped the bus while telling his classmates to call 911. The school board plans to honor him soon. The bus driver has not been released from the hospital yet. Reeves' parents say he has been overwhelmed by the attention the story has already gotten, and they decided Dylan would not take any questions after the ceremony.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#hero #local-news #macomb-county

good-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Quick-thinking 7th grader saves school bus and passengers

Dillon Reeves, a 13-year-old student at Carter Middle School in Warren, Michigan, saved a busload of children after the driver passed out behind the wheel. Dillon quickly hit the brake and tried to steer the bus to a complete stop, while yelling to other students to call 911. The entire school district of Warren Consolidated Schools saluted him by hosting a ceremony for his bravery. Dillon's parents said they don't know how he knew to immediately jump in action, but he has always been observant during his bus rides.

via Detroit Free Press|

#bravery #good-news #hero