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…
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,…
Watch: Dog Lost at Sea During Hurricane Helene Rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard
CLEARWATER, FL — In a remarkable display of bravery and precision, the US Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater rescued a man and his dog on Thursday. Their 36-foot sailboat became disabled and…
Loud explosion shakes Middletown Neighborhood, dogs rescued from home
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — An explosion and fire rocked the Snowball Gate development on Saturday, prompting a flood of 911 calls, according to the Middletown Township Police Department. The incident occurred on Silver…
Hiker Rescued by Med Flight After Cliff Jump Injury in Augusta County
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. — A 20-year-old hiker was airlifted to safety on Saturday after sustaining serious back injuries from a cliff jump into the Saint Mary’s River. The incident occurred around 4:23…
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,…
Woman Rescued from Overturned Car After D.C. Crash
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A woman was hospitalized after being trapped in an overturned car following a three-car collision in Northeast D.C. on Monday morning. The D.C. Fire and EMS Department reported that…
Woman Rescued from Overturned Car After Northeast D.C. Crash
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A woman was hospitalized following a three-car collision in Northeast D.C. on Monday morning, according to firefighters. The D.C. Fire and EMS Department reported that crews responded to the…
Maryland Hikers Rescued by Helicopter at Rocky Gap State Park
ROCKY GAP STATE PARK, MD—In a coordinated rescue operation, Trooper 5, a helicopter from the Maryland State Police, was called into action just after 9 pm on Sunday to assist in rescuing…
Lakewood Child Rescued After Being Left in Hot Car in Howell
HOWELL, NJ – Police and EMTs rescued a child after being notified they were left in a hot car on a blistering day this week in Howell Township. In a life-saving rescue…
Crew of Sinking Boat, Family in Distress Rescued from Potomac River Creek
Piscataway Creek, MD – On July 4, at approximately 10:54 PM, a distress call was made via VHF Marine radio and Public Safety Communications, reporting a boat rapidly taking on water after…
Injured Bald Eagle Rescued from Landfill by Virginia Deputy
Stafford, VA — Deputy K.L. Busch of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident involving an injured eagle near the local landfill this morning. The eagle, affectionately named Flight Schrute,…
Jetskier in Distress Rescued from Barnegat Bay
LAVALLETTE, NJ – Water Rescue Units responded swiftly to a distress call involving a jet skier near 115 Brooklyn Avenue on the Barnegat Bay in Lavallette on Sunday. The incident occurred when…
Cow Trapped on Akron Highway, Safely Rescued
AKRON, OH – The Akron Police Department responded to an unusual traffic hazard around 6 PM yesterday when multiple calls reported a cow on the highway. The cow was spotted on the…
Safe and Sound, Elderly Labrador Rescued and Waiting for Owner at AHS Popcorn Park
BARNEGAT, NJ—An elderly, neutered Labrador was found this Sunday morning in a rural part of Barnegat. The dog appeared very weak, dirty, and disheveled, necessitating immediate care. He wandered up to a…
Rescued Puppy Mill Survivor Dorothy Seeks Forever Home in New Jersey
FORKED RIVER, NJ – A young dog named Dorothy, recently rescued from a puppy mill, is now available for adoption at the NJ Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter. Dorothy, approximately 1.5 years…
Cat Rescued from Utility Pole in California, Named ‘Electra’
KERN COUNTY, CA – A collaborative rescue effort between Kern County Animal Services (KCAS) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) successfully saved a cat that had been stranded atop a utility…