Dave Brearley Goes into the River, In the Dark, to Save Another

It apparently started out as a stunt, but it quickly turned into a deadly struggle for the two men who tried to swim across the Yarra river at night.  When Mr. Brearley, who had warned the men of the danger, heard their cries, he quickly went to help.  He was able to save one of the panicky duo, but the other man was lost.  Thanks, Mr. Brearley!

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/man-drowns-in-yarra-river-after-heroic-waiter-saves-friend/story-fn7x8me2-1226277602423

Endbutt Lane in Crosby: Fire Rescue

An un-named rescuer makes two trips back and forth through flames to pull two people out of a burning apartment. There are still plenty of heroes out there! Thank you, Sir!

http://icseftonandwestlancs.icnetwork.co.uk/iccrosby/news/tm_headline=heroic-passerby-rescues-two-men-from-blaze-at-crosby-flat%26method=full%26objectid=30339280%26siteid=60252-name_page.html

Graham Parkinson Pulls Neighbor from Burning Apartment

With near-zero visibility and an unknown reason for the blaze, he chooses to press into the smoke.  The most gratifying (and encouraging) line in the article at the link below is from Mr. Parkinson himself, who tells us: "Anybody would have done the same."  Thank you, Mr. Parkinson!

http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Quick-thinking-neighbour-pulls-man-safety-burning/story-15121035-detail/story.html

Into Murky, Freezing, 12-Foot-Deep Water to Help

When an un-named passerby jumped into a frigid river to pull this woman from her car, he was doing something that is even more dangerous than it first seems.  Often that first plunge into ice-water causes an instinctive inhalation.  If that happens while submerged the stage is set for lungs full of water.  Not only that, if the trapped woman had gotten a solid grip on the rescuer, he could have found himself fighting for his own life with the person he went to rescue.  Glad it all worked out.

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/oh_lake/good-samaritan-rescues-woman-who-drove-off-perry-township-road-into-grand-river

Ms. Revathy Pulls Sleeping Child From Burning Home

Even when the child's own grandmother chose not to go back in, Ms. Revathy took action instantly and got the child out of a fast-spreading fire.  No injuries!

http://www.nst.com.my/top-news/woman-risks-life-to-save-child-from-blazing-home-1.39647

Omari Takes on Machetes to Protect Kenyan Orphans

This is courage.  The picture at the bottom of this link will give you the chills.  That was truly close!

http://www.dailydot.com/society/reddit-money-kenyan-orphanage-machette-omari/

Jason Craft, Awakened by an Explosion, Braved Fire to Help

Even in this short story, there are several great lessons.  First, Jason called 911 before he did anything else.  It looks as though that saved at least one life. Second, it helps to know your neighbors and be on good terms.  Jason knew that his neighbor was disabled, and that contributed to his determination to help.  Third, the fire department was there VERY quickly, which can make all the difference.

http://www.kiiitv.com/story/16627948/man-saves-neighbor-from-burning-home