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India: Elephant Calf Rescued from Teesta River by Fishermen

Fishermen rescued an elephant calf drifting in the Teesta River near Gajoldoba, West Bengal, and handed it to Forest Department officials, who later reunited it with its mother in the forest.

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China: Daring Rescue Frees Horse Stuck in Mud

Filmed on September 12, 2026, at the Yellow River Beach tourist area in Xinxiang, Henan, this video shows a horse stuck in a deep mud pit, unable to move on its own. A group of people gather to help, attaching ropes to the animal and pulling in unison, counting to three with each heave as they sink into the mud themselves. After several attempts, the horse is finally pulled free.

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China: Stray Cat Swims Across River to Reach Waiting Rescuer

On August 23, 2026, in Xiaogan, Hubei, a stray cat was seen swimming across a river to reach a resident waiting on the opposite bank. The resident, who had spotted the cat and wanted to take it home, later had it examined by a vet after its determined swim.

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China: Rescuers Pull Stranded Ostrich From Flooded River in Henan

Rescuers in Zhoukou, Henan, pulled a stranded ostrich from a swollen river on August 13, 2026, after floodwaters swept it and seven others downstream from a scenic area.

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US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms 6

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

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US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

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US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms 3

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

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US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms 2

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Save Child in Zhejiang

A man jumped into a fast-flowing river in Zhejiang, China, on August 1, 2026, to rescue a child swept up by the current, holding onto her while another man threw a lifebuoy from the bank. The child was pulled safely from the water.

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China: Man Rescues Dog Stranded in Flooded Riverside Path

Heavy rainfall on July 23, 2026, sent river levels surging in Guangdong, China, trapping a dog in the fast-moving current. A man approached the swollen river near a dam and made several attempts to reach the struggling animal. He eventually pulled the dog to safety and checked on it once it was back on shore.

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China: Men Rescue Drowning Dog From Steep Riverbank

Footage from Shenyang, Liaoning on July 20, 2026 shows a group of men working together to rescue a dog struggling in the water below a steep riverbank, eventually pulling it to safety after an initial attempt with a plastic stool failed.

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China: Residents Rescue Woman After Car Plunges Into River in Hunan

Residents in Hunan, China, rushed to save a woman on July 6, 2026, after her car plunged into a river. A group of bystanders dove in and worked together to pull her safely from the partially submerged vehicle.

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US: Flash Floods Kill One, Force 350 Rescues in Southeast Missouri

More than 350 people were rescued from flash flooding in southeast Missouri as of Saturday morning, after more than 12 inches of rain fell Thursday night into Friday, causing building collapses and prompting a helicopter evacuation of 202 children and counselors stranded at Camp Taum Sauk. A 23-year-old woman was found dead in Crawford County after being swept away from her home early Friday, while the Black River at Annapolis rose to nearly 29 feet, breaking a 1993 flood record.

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China: Man Smashes Car Roof to Save Driver After Vehicle Plunges Into River

A man rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking car in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, on October 14. After the vehicle plunged into a river following a suspected traffic accident, a bystander immediately dived in, climbed onto the partially submerged car and smashed through the sunroof with a stone. He pulled the driver to safety as onlookers gathered on the riverbank.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Rescue Drowning Child in Leiyang, Hunan

On April 25, 2026, in Leiyang, located in central China’s Hunan province, a video recorded a rescue beside a small river. A child had accidentally fallen into the water, and a group of adults gathered along the riverbank to help. An elderly person held out a bamboo pole and told the child to keep holding on so the child would not sink. At the same time, another man jumped directly into the water. The man, wearing a white shirt and black pants, lifted the child upward and helped bring the child closer to safety. The rescue happened at around 4 p.m. and was recorded by people nearby. The rescuer later climbed back out safely. Chinese viewers identified him as a deputy director at a local hospital.

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China: Bystanders and Emergency Teams Work Together to Rescue Car From River in Hubei

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Tianmen, Hubei, a Wuling new energy vehicle drove into a river near Xingxing Bridge and the Ship Lock Bridge. Emergency rescue teams and bystanders gathered along the riverbank, working together with ropes and equipment to pull the submerged vehicle toward the shore.

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China: Mother and Daughter Rescued After Falling Into Icy Kanas River in Xinjiang

On February 10, 2026, in Xinjiang, northwestern China, a video described a mother and daughter who fell into the Kanas River while traveling in Xinjiang. The river water contained unmelted snow and felt extremely cold. According to the description, the pair accidentally slipped into the water during their outing. The icy conditions made the situation dangerous and difficult. A group of nearby people quickly stepped in to help. With coordinated effort, the rescuers pulled both individuals out of the river and brought them to safety.

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Portugal: Storm Leonardo Moves Across Country With Heavy Rain and Flooding 2

Storm Leonardo battered Portugal, triggering flooding in several areas, including Alcacer do Sal, where dozens of people were rescued as the Sado River overflowed and parts of the town were submerged.

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China: Loyal Dog Rescues Companion From Cold River Using Tree Branch in Shandong

On February 1 in Shandong, a dog that had fallen into a cold river was rescued by its companion, who used a tree branch to help. With repeated efforts, the dog on shore managed to pull its friend out to safety.

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China: Dog Rescued from Fast-Flowing River in Hunan

On June 20, 2024, two men worked together to rescue a dog trapped in a fast-flowing river following heavy rain in Changde, Hunan. After the animal was unable to climb a ladder placed by one rescuer, a man in a red shirt stepped into the current to lift the dog to safety.

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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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Italy: Heavy Rain Causes River to Overflow, Rescue Underway in Friuli Venezia Giulia Region

The Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy has been devastated by flooding caused by the overflowing of the Judrio stream, which was swollen by hours of heavy rain on Monday, November 17. The flooding severely affected a limited area of the central-eastern Friuli plain, from Trivignano Udinese to Cormons, where water is reportedly everywhere. The severity of the disaster led the region to declare a state of emergency. Tragically, the flooding resulted in one confirmed fatality: the body of a 32-year-old German man was found in Cormons. Additionally, a 35-year-old Finnish man is missing in the nearby Belluno area.

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China: Maritime Patrol Rescues Dog After It Falls Into River in Jiangsu

On November 10, 2025, in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, a video captured a small dog struggling in a river after slipping from a boat. The footage showed the anxious boat owner attempting two separate rescues but failing each time as the dog drifted farther away. A maritime patrol vessel happened to be navigating nearby and quickly noticed the distress. The crew immediately maneuvered closer and used equipment to bring the frightened dog safely aboard.

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China: Drone Rescues Stranded Fisherman From Rising River in Zhejiang

On October 13, in Lishui, Zhejiang, a video captured a man fishing when the river’s water level suddenly surged, leaving him stranded in the middle of the current. Chen, a local drone operator, quickly responded by deploying a crop-spraying drone with a maximum takeoff weight of 150 kilograms. The footage showed the drone hovering above the river and lowering a rope for the man to grab before airlifting him to the riverbank in just two minutes.This is the tense moment that a drone pilot in China used an agricultural drone to save a fisherman trapped by a sudden flash flood.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier leapt into a river to rescue a driver trapped after a car fell in, smashing the window and pulling the driver to safety.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Typhoon Ragasa Slammed Into the Northern Philippines

A rescuer from the Philippine Coast Guard conducts a rappel rescue on a resident over a turbulent river in Ilocos Sur Province, the Philippines, September 22, 2025. Ragasa slammed into the northern Philippines on Monday, unleashing torrential rains and strong winds that triggered flooding, toppled trees, and tore roofs off homes. Photo by Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A view of a flooded house in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A boat floats on the swollen Jhelum river in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) use a boat in a flooded neighborhood in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A view of a flooded house in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

Boats float on the swollen Jhelum river in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) use a boat in a flooded neighborhood in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

Residents stand along the flooded banks of the Jhelum river in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A gate stands submerged in floodwaters in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

People walk on a bridge over the swollen Jhelum river in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) use a boat in a flooded neighborhood in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A man stands on the balcony of a flooded house in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Men Rescue Dog From Drowning in Hunan River

On August 21, 2025, in Hunan, China, a group of men rescued a struggling Old English Sheepdog from drowning in a river. The dog, trapped against a steep riverbank, thrashed in panic as bystanders watched anxiously. Three men rushed to help — one jumped into the water to lift the dog from below while the others pulled it up from above. Thanks to their teamwork, the dog was safely brought to shore, where it stood wagging its tail as onlookers applauded the rescuers’ bravery.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.

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Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge Steel Strand Fracture Rescue

HAIDONG, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2025 - Fire and rescue personnel piloted rescue boats to conduct search and rescue operations on the water surface around the Jianzha Yellow River Super Large Bridge of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway after the steel strands broke during construction operations in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China on August 23, 2025.