Northern Michigan Men honored for life saving river rescue
Some Northern Michigan first responders and a private citizen, recognized as heroes for a river rescue that saved a young man’s life back in August. The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office honored Deputy Ryan Blair, Tri-Town firefighters Corey Newton and Cameron Thurston, and Mio resident Cody Wilson at the Mio Community Center this morning. On August 1st, the men helped bring an unresponsive 17-year-old back to shore after he nearly drowned in the AuSable river, near the Mio Hydro-Dam. Deputy Blair attempted to throw a rescue disc, but the teenager was unable to grab it.
Victor teen saves dad’s life using CPR
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A true act of heroism from a 15-year-old who saved his dad’s life. Today the duo says they hope to inspire others to get CPR certified. Jon Crabbe went into cardiac arrest while golfing with his son, Jack Crabbe, and his friend Labor Day Weekend. Jon said he had no memory of […]
Hollywood Heroes: We Reveal the Stars Who Stepped Up to Save Lives in Near-Fatal Emergencies
Matthew McConaughey A screening of his 2001 film Thirteen Conversations About One Thing gave the actor the chance to show off his quick thinking. When a woman began suffering a seizure, Matthew McConaughey revived her with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. After witnessing his lifesaving work, costar Amy Irving called McConaughey a "hero". Blake Shelton Country singer Blake Shelton once risked his life to rescue four men who had fallen into a dangerous mud hole and were getting sucked inside! While out for a drive, the star came across the group. They'd already been stranded near the Oklahoma River for two hours and...