Topic

Heroic

Read inspirational true stories of real life heroes who acted in brave ways. These acts of heroism could have come from news articles or personal stories—but they’re all encouraging to see people be strong in the face of danger. Click a story to read from our collection below. We have everything from heroic dog and animal stories to first responders who showed up at the right time.

Heroic

Grandpa Hears Cries For Help And Jumps Into Action To Save Child From Drowning

By Alyssa Forsberg

Heroic

Teacher Jumps Into Action For Student Choking On A Bottle Cap And Cameras Caught It All

By Alyssa Forsberg

Heroic

Stepdad Pulls Daughter Out Of RV Just Moments Before A Tornado Picks It Up And Flips It

By Heather Riggleman

Heroic

2 Brothers Jumped Into Action After Their School Bus Driver Collapsed

By Heather Riggleman

Heroic

Bull at Texas Rodeo Is Headed Straight for His Son, So Hero Dad Shields Him with His Own Body

By Emma Danzey

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Police Officer’s Uniform Began Melting But He Refused To Flee Fire Until He’d Saved 3-Year-Old

By Mel Johnson

Heroic

Man Running Late To Work Spots Flames And It’s Clear God Had Him in Right Place, Right Time

By Hally Wells

Heroic

80-Year-Old Appears Trudges Through Terrible Blizzard To Rescue Strangers

By Alyssa Forsberg

Heroic

Police Officer Responds To Call And Adopts The 8-Year-Old Boy He’s There To Save

By Mel Johnson

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Car Was Barreling Straight For Student But Then Brave Police Officer Steps In To Take The Brunt

By Alyssa Forsberg