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The spoonbill can be found on almost every continent in the world, and yet the strikingly large and elegant bird has not been seen in England and Wales for almost three centuries.
Once Hunted to Local Extinction, Spoonbills Are Returning to the UK
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Leonardo Faierman was born in Buenos Aires, raised in Queens, on the playground was where he planned most of his schemes. Since then he's plowed a jagged path as a writer, editor, podcaster, comic creator, and mostly benevolent malcontent in New York City. His favorite comic book is Love & Rockets, favorite film is Mad Max: Fury Road, favorite video game is Guardian Heroes, favorite book is The Thief's Journal by Jean Genet.
Florida Dog Disappeared for Two Days after Falling off Cliff, Now Safely Reunited with Owners
A dog named Olive went on a long wander one night outside his Marion County home in Florida, and his family is overjoyed that she’s now safely back in their home. Earlier this month, his owner Janice Kindred let Olive and her brother Reyburn out for a walk, but the electric collars she uses to keep them on the perimeter were charging at the time.
Pitbull in Kansas Saves Her Owner from a Devastating Housefire
A remarkable little Pitbull named Monroe is being heralded as a hero, after getting her owner to safety in the midst of a house fire. Tyler Revel of Wichita, Kansas, was sound asleep on Sunday after watching a football game when a devastating housefire broke out.
NYPD and Good Samaritan Rescue New Yorker from the Tracks Seconds Before Train Arrives
An incredible last-minute rescue was caught on bodycam when a commuter in New York City fell on the subway train tracks on Thanksgiving. Two officers and a good Samaritan helped lift the fallen man back to the safety of the platform, then climbed off the tracks within full sight of the approaching 6 train.
Terrified Cat Saved After Finding Themselves Trapped in Middle of Highway
After many cars drove past and did nothing, Lourdes Castilleja stopped her vehicle to try and help an animal in need. For this frightened feline in Laredo, Texas, she was something of a guardian angel, a passerby who would not stand idle while an animal needed some help.
Police Officers Responding to a 911 Call Help Deliver Baby Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The Saturday morning after Thanksgiving saw the addition of a new family member at a home in Shirley, Long Island. Rebecca Reyes was home alone and called 911 around 10 am that morning, explaining that she was suddenly going into labor and had no one at her side to help.
A 10-Year-Old Girl Named Miracle Helped Her Mother Deliver Baby
Miracle Fair is a ten-year-old girl from Missouri who essentially experienced an adventure straight from an old sitcom: helping her pregnant mom deliver a baby in their home in Jennings. Along with the help of a 911 dispatcher, Miracle defied all odds by safely bringing her new baby sister to the world, effectively earning her name at such a young age.
Missouri Teenager Honored for Treating an Officer Who Was Shot in the Line of Duty
They were just the right young person for the job. 17-year-old Ava Donegan was absolutely ready to help a young police officer in need, when she treated Andrew Stott of Excelsior Springs PD for gunshot wounds back in October.
This Tiny Kitten Was Rescued from the Train Tracks, Before Being Promptly Adopted
It takes a village to rescue a kitty. Earlier this month, a tiny mewling kitten suddenly appeared on the tracks near the Fordham-East 190th Street Metro-North train station.
Metal Detectorist’s Incredible Once-in-a-Lifetime Find May Net $47,000 at Auction
Sometimes a return to our beloved hobbies can net huge dividends. Such was the case with David Board of Dorset, England, a 69-year-old man who’s spent the last few years metal detecting as a hobby.
Left in a Parking Lot to Die, this Rescue Pup is Now Winner of the Hero Dog 2022 Award
The future has been ever so bright for a dog once cruelly abused and abandoned in a parking lot in Indiana. Now named “Ethan,” this dog had a destiny ahead of him, even though he was reportedly in such poor shape that he was unable to lift his own head to eat or drink.
Fourth-Grader Saves Fellow Classmate During Lunch, Performs Heimlich Maneuver
A true hero emerged out of desperate need last week in Racine, Wisconsin. That hero, however, was only nine years old, but their quick action helped save a classmate during school lunch last Tuesday.
Russell Crowe Sneakily Donates almost $6,000 to a Struggling Indie Bookstore in England
Timing is really everything, with the original opening of the bookstore Bookbugs and Dragon Tales in Norwich, England, back in 2019 an unfortunate misstep. Dan and Leanne Fridd cut the ribbon on their shop mere months before the pandemic struck, throwing the future of their endeavor into peril.
When This Dog Trainer and Groomer Got Married, the Dogs Were the Stars of the Show
An adorable story about a truly memorable outdoor wedding for two people who are crazy about their animals. Paul and Annette Anthony were recently happily wed, and their professional backgrounds seem to align with their passionate appreciation for dogs, with Paul a dog trainer and Annette a dog groomer.
Lost Dog in Gone Missing for Months Rediscovered by His Family at an Animal Shelter
For this dog named Dante, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. After suddenly running off during a typical walk in Manassas, Virginia, his owners thought that the pup was gone for good.
Years After Life-Changing Injury, Double-Amputee Completes NYC Marathon in Under 2 Hours
An incredible story for athlete Roman “Rome” Leykin after a tragic accident changed his life four years ago. Leykin made headlines in February of 2018 when a sudden seizure caused him to fall onto the subway tracks.
The Oregon Zoo Celebrates These Reunited Polar Bear Siblings on Their Birthday
A very special birthday surprise lay in wait for these wonderful polar bears at the zoo, only a year after being happily reunited. The Oregon Zoo in Portland celebrated the 7th and 6th birthdays of Nora and Amelia Gray, two polar bears who are actually half-sisters, although they spent the majority of their lives apart.
Singer/Songwriter and Little Mermaid Star Surprised with a Special Message on Recent Flight
Young multihyphenate star Halle Bailey received a delightful surprise on a recent flight, courtesy of one of her biggest fans: the pilot themselves. On Sunday, the star tweeted an uplifting photo of the handwritten message, which has since gone on to receive over 166,000 likes on Twitter.
Stray Dog Given Only Months to Live Adopted by Loving New Pup-Parents
This wonderful story highlights the generosity we can extend to animals in need near the end of their lives. One such lovely little guy is Bear, a former stray who spent eight long years on the street, before being rescued by Laura Forma, cofounder of nonprofit animal welfare organization This is Houston.
Boating Dog is Visibly Delighted by Humpback Whale
A dog had a happy once-in-a-life-time run-in with one of the largest mammals on the planet, and it was luckily captured on video. The aptly-named Austrialian shepherd Skipper was with his owner, marine biologist Captain Nancy Black, when their tour boat was sitting in the water in neutral.
This Woman is Mexico’s First-Ever Woman Football Player at the College Level
It looks like 21-year-old footballer Andrea Martínez has traded in el fútbol for football, becoming the nation’s first female collegiate football player. She grew up playing soccer ever since she was 12 years old, but failed to make the grade at the Lega MX Femenil, the top division league of women’s soccer in Mexico.