Massive alligator rescued from tiny Florida sewer
Life imitates art. A real, giant alligator wedged itself into a small storm drain in Florida on Sunday. The appearance was a too close imitation of the bloody movie “Alligator.” But unlike the 1980 B-movie, firefighters rescued the 10-foot-6-inch beast before it could eat a waitress or kill a nearby mayor. Only the crocodile's nose […]
Alaska bald eagle rescued by police
The bald eagle is a symbol of American pride and strength. But sometimes even strong people need help. And that's exactly what happened to a beautiful bald eagle in Fairbanks, Alaska. Fairbanks Airport Police and Fire Department officers received a call from a good Samaritan Sunday about a young bald eagle found frozen under the […]
Bar guests, staff at Britain’s highest pub rescued after being snowed in for 5 days; vow to remain in touch
The guests, who spent five days snowing together in Britain's highest pub, exchanged phone numbers and vowed to stay in touch. Freddie Swift, 39, was stranded at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire, 1,732ft above sea level, while traveling with his partner, boss and friends. They were part of a group of 23 customers […]
Long Island man indicted in strange case of missing teen rescued from boat — but attorney claims ‘lot more of a story’
A 65-year-old man has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the alleged sex trafficking of a Long Island teenager who has been missing for nearly a month, Suffolk County prosecutors said Thursday. Francis Buckheit, who was arrested last weekend on rape and kidnapping charges, is scheduled to be arraigned next week in […]
Long Island cops make arrest in case of Emma Gervasi after dad says teen was sex trafficked, rescued from boat
Suffolk County police announced Monday that they have made an arrest in the mysterious case of a 14-year-old girl who went missing from her home nearly a month ago. The arrest in Emarae Gervasi's case came days after police found the girl alone on a boat moored in Islip, but had few clues about how […]
Two women rescued day after falling 50 feet down a Florida golf course quarry
Rescuers rescued two women a day after they plummeted 50 feet from a quarry on a golf course outside Tampa, Florida, where they remained until a relatively chilly Christmas night. The unidentified victims survived the horrific fall and authorities transported them to the hospital after first responders performed a complex rescue operation early Thursday morning. […]
Retired news anchor reportedly rescued after suffering freak accident
A popular television newscaster from Georgia fell into a ravine while hiking, prompting emergency responders to perform a daring rescue operation. Carol Sbarge, who worked at WSB TV For nearly 30 years, my boyfriend and I went hiking in the Chattahoochee National Forest in September. Her peaceful hike turned harrowing when she plummeted down a […]
Over 170 Stranded Ski Lift Passengers Rescued in Colorado
More than 170 skiers and snowboarders had to be rescued after a crack appeared in part of the structure at a ski lift in Colorado, officials said. The 174 passengers on the gondola lift at Winter Park Resort, about 110 miles west of Denver, had to be carefully lowered to the ground by ski patrol […]
Colorado ski resort gondola malfunctions, 174 rescued: ‘Once-in-a-lifetime-experience’
More than 170 people have been rescued from a dangling gondola at a Colorado ski resort after a breakdown trapped them for hours. One elevator at the Winter Park Resort outside Denver shut itself down Saturday afternoon as a safety measure after cracks were discovered in the metal support structure, according to media reports. It […]
New Hampshire hiker Patrick Bittman rescued after becoming stranded, frozen on mountain
A hiker who became lost and suffered hypothermia while hiking alone in central New Hampshire was rescued Thursday. Patrick Bittman, 28, of Portland, Maine, was hiking Wednesday night to watch the sunrise from Mount Lafayette. Officials said Bittman encountered deep, blowing snow near the top of Little Haystack on Franconia Ridge, forcing him to descend […]