Border Patrol agents rescue teens from sinking jet ski as ferries close in on Lake Erie
PORT CLINTON, OH – Two teenagers were pulled from Lake Erie on Sunday by U.S. Border Patrol agents in a dramatic rescue after their personal watercraft was struck by a wave, ejecting…
Cherry Hill firefighters rescue dog from Crestbrook Avenue house fire
CHERRY HILL, NJ — Firefighters responded to a residential blaze on the 700 block of Crestbrook Avenue Wednesday evening, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. No injuries were reported in the…
New Jersey State Troopers rescue dog from tidal current in Elizabeth marina
Two New Jersey State Troopers pulled a distressed dog from the waters of the Arthur Kill on Sunday morning after spotting the animal struggling against a strong current near the Elizabeth Marina.…
Fire Company reports $50,000 theft of rescue equipment in June break-in
CHRISTIANA, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a June burglary at the Christiana Fire Company in Lancaster County, where over $50,000 in emergency rescue tools were stolen during an early morning break-in. The…
Medford officers rescue kitten from storm drain, find it a new home
MEDFORD, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police officers rescued a kitten trapped in a storm drain Saturday afternoon, after a resident reported hearing cries coming from beneath Jordan Drive. Emergency Service Section officers…
Busy day as Atlantic City police rescue man from ledge, revive unconscious victim, and save swimmer
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City police officers responded to three separate emergencies on Wednesday, acting quickly to assist individuals in medical and emotional distress. At 12:56 p.m., Captain Donnell Holland was…
Rescue attempt for stranded dolphin in South Jersey ends in tragedy
RIGGINS DITCH, N.J. — A stranded bottlenose dolphin died Thursday during a complex rescue operation in Cumberland County, despite coordinated efforts by multiple federal, state, and local agencies. The Marine Mammal Stranding…
Stranded bottlenose dolphin euthanized after rescue attempt on Brigantine beach
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A stranded bottlenose dolphin found early Tuesday morning on the north end of Brigantine beach was humanely euthanized after responders determined she had little chance of survival, according to…
Akron firefighters rescue trapped baby goose from storm sewer
AKRON, Ohio – A baby goose was rescued from a storm sewer Tuesday afternoon after a concerned citizen flagged down an Akron police officer for help, the department announced on social media.…
Rescue joy turns to panic as dog runs off during adoption
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In a heartbreaking twist of fate, a sweet black-and-white pit bull named Sasha slipped away from her forever family just moments after being adopted — mere seconds before…
Worcester police and firefighters honored for rooftop rescue during dual fires
WORCESTER, Mass. – A team of Worcester police officers and firefighters were honored this week by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office for rescuing a father and daughter trapped on a rooftop…
New Jersey cops rescue armed man from fire during mental health crisis
MONROE TWP., N.J. — Three Monroe Township police officers pulled a man from a burning bedroom during a mental health crisis on May 17, despite threats of violence and visible flames inside…
New Jersey cops rescue drowning dog in backyard pool
ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Robbinsville Township police officers rescued a dog from a near-drowning incident on Saturday after responding to a 911 call about a pet in distress in a backyard pool on…
Senior dog waits for rescue in Jackson after owner passes
JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy is waiting for help at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility after his owner passed away, and volunteers are seeking a rescue…
Shelter pleads for rescue as senior dog Tommy faces uncertain fate after owner’s death
JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy is urgently in need of rescue after the recent death of his owner left him without a home, according to a post…
Drunken Passenger Causes Accident and Assaults Rescue Personnel
Passenger Causes Accident and Assaults Rescue Personnel **South Stafford, VA** - On Saturday evening, a 61-year-old man caused an accident and assaulted emergency personnel. The incident occurred on Warrenton and Cedar Grove…
Two New Jersey Firefighters Injured in Fall Through Floor While Mounting Rescue
LINDEN, N.J. — A two-alarm fire tore through a two-family home on East Blancke Street late Tuesday night, displacing 10 residents and injuring two firefighters who fell through the floor during rescue…
Evesham detective honored for locating endangered juvenile in motel rescue
EVESHAM, N.J. — Detective Sierra Gates has been named Evesham Township Police Department’s Officer of the Month for February 2025 after leading the successful recovery of a missing and endangered juvenile, officials…
New Jersey residents, shelter rally to rescue deer with severe tumor
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A distressed deer suffering from a suspected fibroma was rescued after concerned residents alerted the Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Shelter. Shirley and Dan Costello of Heritage Point first…
Police Rescue Three-Year-Old Girl from Water, She’s Doing Alright Now
3-Year-Old Girl Found in Water at Chesapeake Park **CHESAPEAKE, VA** – On Thursday at approximately 10:22 a.m., Chesapeake Police responded to Oak Grove Lake Park following a report of a missing 3-year-old…
Tugboat fire erupts on Delaware River; Coast Guard mounts rescue operation
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Coast Guard and local agencies responded to a tugboat fire near Pea Patch Island on the Delaware River on Tuesday. All four crew members were safely evacuated by…