Sea turtle rescued from tide pool in Barnegat Light with surprise hitchhiker
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A routine day for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center turned into a rescue mission when a green sea turtle was found trapped in a tide pool near a…
14 rescued from sinking boat in Arthur Kill near Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — Fourteen people were safely rescued early Sunday morning after their 26-foot boat began taking on water in the Arthur Kill, according to the Perth Amboy Fire Department. Perth…
Dragon boat capsizes on Schuylkill River, all 12 rescued
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A 12-passenger dragon boat capsized early Tuesday morning on the Schuylkill River near 4900 Ridge Avenue, prompting a swift emergency response and a water rescue by the Philadelphia Police…
Woman rescued after leaving plea for help in Jersey Mike’s restroom
A woman was rescued from alleged prolonged domestic abuse after leaving a note begging for help in the restroom of a Jersey Mike’s sandwich shop in Navarre, prompting a swift response from…
Child rescued from Delaware River after fall from Burlington boat ramp
BURLINGTON, N.J. — A child was rescued from the Delaware River on Friday afternoon after falling into the water near a boat ramp, according to a statement released by the City of…
Over 100 dogs rescued from abandoned New Jersey animal testing lab didn’t know what grass was
TRENTON, NJ — A resurfaced video showing more than 100 neglected beagles rescued from a shuttered animal testing facility in New Jersey has reignited scrutiny of Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), whose company…
Injured bald eagle rescued in Chenango County returns to the wild after recovery
OXFORD, N.Y. — A bald eagle struck by a vehicle in February is soaring free once again, after a coordinated rescue and rehabilitation effort involving state police, wildlife experts, and a dedicated…
Seal pup rescued from fishing line entanglement on Long Beach Island, undergoing treatment
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — A young grey seal pup found entangled in fishing gear on North Beach was rescued last week and is now recovering at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center…
Woman abducted at knifepoint rescued after wild Virginia highway pursuit
FREDERICK COUNTY, VA — A man accused of abducting a woman at knifepoint was arrested Friday morning after a dangerous chase across state lines that ended in a ditch along Route 37,…
Cyclist trapped under car in New Jersey crash rescued by good Samaritans
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A cyclist was hospitalized Saturday night after being struck by a car and becoming trapped underneath the vehicle near the intersection of Wrangleboro Road and Collins Road. Police…
Fire destroys Friendsville home, dog rescued by firefighters
FRIENDSVILLE, Md. — A structure fire caused significant damage to a single-story manufactured home in Friendsville on Monday afternoon, with investigators still working to determine the cause. Fire crews responded to 846…
Injured grey seal pup rescued in Atlantic City, receiving treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured near the Golden Nugget Casino parking lot on March 4 is now receiving medical care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center…
Stranded Dolphin Rescued from New Jersey Marsh Euthanized
MONMOUTH BEACH, N.J. — A common dolphin stranded in a bayside creek was euthanized Tuesday after rescuers determined it was too weak to survive, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said. The…
Harbor seal rescued on Valentine’s Day Passes Away at the Jersey Shore
BRIGANTINE, N.J. – A young harbor seal rescued on Valentine’s Day in Ship Bottom has died despite intensive treatment, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) announced Wednesday. The approximately one-year-old male, identified…
Harp Seal Rescued at the Jersey Shore After Injesting Large Quantity of Sand
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — A young harp seal stranded on a Monmouth County beach has been rescued and is receiving treatment at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), officials said. The seal was…
Fire damages Toms River mobile home; all pets rescued
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire broke out early Thursday morning at a mobile home on Aviary Way, prompting a multi-department response and resulting in significant damage to the structure. Fire crews…
First grey seal pup of the season rescued in New Jersey
STRATHMERE, N.J. — A young grey seal pup found resting at the base of the dunes in Strathmere has become the first rescued grey seal of the season, according to the Marine…
Injured seal rescued in Ventnor treated and released by Marine Mammal Stranding Center
VENTNOR, N.J. — A harbor seal found on a Ventnor beach Thursday morning with bloody flippers was rescued and examined by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), which determined the injuries were…
Ziggy the Fox Rescued After Wandering the Ice for Days in the Barnegat Bay
In a heartwarming twist straight out of a Disney movie, Ziggy the fox (aka Little Foot) has survived a wild misadventure that had the internet rooting for him. The scrappy red fox,…
Beagle Rescued from Icy Pond by Stafford County Deputy
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A beagle named Rico was safely rescued from an icy pond in Stafford Lakes Village early Friday morning, thanks to the swift actions of a Stafford County sheriff’s…
Injured harbor seal rescued in New Jersey, now under care at MMSC
MANTOLOKING, N.J. — A young female harbor seal was rescued from a beach in Mantoloking on Monday after she was found underweight and injured, marking the first seal rescue of the season.…
Gloucester Township house fire displaces family, dog rescued
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A house fire on Tuesday afternoon in the Clementon section of Gloucester Township displaced a family but caused no injuries, authorities said. Gloucester Township Police responded to 1718…
Stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves after weeks in shallow lagoon
MATLACHA, Fla. — Two stranded dolphins were rescued from a maze of mangroves near Matlacha on Wednesday after being trapped for weeks in a shallow lagoon with no escape route to open…
Child Rescued from Burning Jersey Shore Apartment
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fire at the Middlebrook Apartments on Saturday afternoon led to the rescue of a child from a two-story garden-style building, according to local officials. The incident, which…
Teen Girl Rescued After Shocking Kidnapping Incident in DC
Washington, DC – An armed kidnapping in Northwest DC has prompted the Metropolitan Police Department to ask for community assistance in identifying the suspect involved. On September 26, 2024, at approximately 10:24…
Family dog rescued from house fire in North Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. — Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire on Settlers Trail in North Stamford on Tuesday, officials said. The fire broke out under the porch of a single-family home,…
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