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…
New Jersey Task Force 1 carries out search and rescue in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Task Force 1 (NJ-TF1) continues its search and rescue operations in North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The team is currently deployed in some…
Snakes in the Drain: Stafford deputies rescue snake from basement sump pump
STAFFORD, Va. – A Stafford family’s pet snake was safely rescued Tuesday afternoon after becoming trapped in their home’s sump pump. At 2:30 p.m., Sergeant A.J. McCall and Deputy V.R. Weadon responded…
Chesapeake police rescue bearded dragon found outside hotel
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Officers from the Chesapeake Police Department responded to an unusual call last week in the Deep Creek area, where they discovered a bearded dragon outside a local hotel. The…
New Jersey Police Rescue Driver Stuck on Railroad Tracks After GPS Failure
Fair Lawn, NJ – A driver mistakenly drove onto railroad tracks on Morlot Avenue after following GPS instructions on Wednesday evening. The Fair Lawn Police Department responded promptly to the incident. Their…
Delaware police dispatchers help in boat rescue in the English Channel
DOVER, DE – In a mix-up that sounds straight out of a comedy of errors, police dispatchers in Dover, Delaware, found themselves playing an unexpected role in an international rescue operation last…
Stamford firefighters rescue multiple pets from house fire
STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford firefighters rescued several pets from a house fire Thursday afternoon in the Waterside neighborhood, officials said. Crews were dispatched to 87 Noble Street at 1:28 p.m. after receiving…
Deputies rescue two Golden Doodles from I-95 in Stafford County
STAFFORD, Va. — Two male Golden Doodles were rescued from the shoulder of I-95 on Sunday afternoon by Stafford County sheriff’s deputies. Deputies R.A. Peterson and O.J. Martins responded to a report…
Delaware Natural Resources Police respond to water rescue near Indian River Inlet
INDIAN RIVER INLET, Del. — Delaware Natural Resources Police, in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, responded to a water rescue on Monday after a vessel lost power and…
Suffolk County Police Rescue Holbrook Man and Dog from Patchogue Marina
PATCHOGUE, N.Y. — A Holbrook man and his dog were safely rescued by Suffolk County police officers after a late-night incident at Mascot Dock and Marina. The incident occurred at approximately 3:26…
Firefighters Rescue Several as Fire Erupts at Frederick Restaurant
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. — Firefighters in Frederick County rescued several individuals after a fire erupted at a restaurant on Tuesday morning, according to local officials. The fire broke out just before 9:30…
Daring Rescue Saves Two Fisherman Stranded on the Barnegat Inlet Jetty During Passing Tropical Storm
BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — On Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two men who became stranded on the south jetty of Barnegat Inlet as the tide, driven by the remnants of Tropical…
Maryland State Police Aviation Command Conducts Multiple Rescue Missions
The Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) was crucial in three separate rescue operations involving a swimmer, a hiker, and an ATV operator over the past weekend in Maryland and West Virginia.…
Akron First Responders Roll Out in Community Rescue Vehicle During Flooding
AKRON, OH — Last night, the Akron Police Department’s Community Rescue vehicle played a crucial role in addressing severe flooding in Merriman Valley. The vehicle enabled first responders from both the Akron…
Leonia Police Respond to Flash Flooding, Rescue Stranded Motorists
LEONIA, NJ—Following heavy rainfall on August 6th, Leonia experienced significant flash flooding that left numerous motorists trapped in their vehicles. The Leonia Police Department responded to multiple incidents, including a notable rescue…
Injured Osprey Rescued at Thomas Point Park
Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police (NRP) reported an increase in calls to rescue birds during the fledgling season. Thanks to the efforts of NRP Officers, Reserve Officers,…
Lindenwold Police Officers Rescue Kitten from Car Engine Bay
LINDENWOLD, N.J. — While typically a job for firefighters, Lindenwold Police officers responded to an unusual call last month involving a stuck kitten. Officers Gallegos, Glassman, and Medina were dispatched to rescue…
Tenth District Volunteer Firefighters Train on Vehicle Rescue Techniques
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Members of the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department participated in a training session focused on vehicle rescue techniques last night. The session included the use of new equipment…
Maryland State Police Rescue Missing Elderly Person in Kent County
KENT COUNTY, MD — A coordinated rescue operation led by Maryland State Police’s Trooper 1 helicopter successfully located and aided a missing elderly individual in Kent County. The operation took place yesterday…
Maryland State Police Assist in Rescue of Two Boys from Hot Car After Pursuit
Allegany County, MD — Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) assisted Pennsylvania State Police in rescuing two 3-year-old boys from a hot car following a vehicle pursuit that ended near the Pennsylvania-Maryland…
NJ Rescue Fights to Save Parvo-Stricken Puppies
Ocean County, NJ—No Paw Left Behind Animal Rescue, dedicated to saving neglected and abandoned animals in Monmouth and Ocean County, New Jersey, is facing a severe crisis. The group is a 501(c)(3)…