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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

Here’s the Incredible Moment a Helicopter Rescue Team Found a Missing 3-Year-Old in a Field

By Adam Staten

Heroic

Heroic Dog Runs Into Flames When No One Else Could And Comes Out With Kitten In Mouth

By Kellie Kaufman

Heroic

98-Year-Old WWII Veteran Honored for Role in the Ingenious ‘Ghost Army’: ‘I Faked Everything’

By Hally Wells

Heroic

Toddler Was Playing With Bubbles And They Led Him Right To A Missing 82-Year-Old

By Alyssa Forsberg

Heroic

For 30 Minutes, Philadelphia Police Officer Laid on Hot Asphalt Next to 80-Year-Old He Couldn’t Save

By Mel Johnson

Heroic

Man And His Dog Survive Months At Sea Before Getting A Miraculous Rescue

By Adam Staten

Animals

Train Driver Acted Fast To Rescue A Scared Pug, Then Came A Tearful Reunion With The Owners

By Adam Staten

Heroic

Firefighter Dad Saves His Kid From Drowning And Cameras Caught It All

By Heather Riggleman

Animals

Cameras Caught The Crazy Moment 2 Women Kayaking Were Almost Swallowed By A Whale

By Adam Staten

Heroic

Cow Loose on a Michigan Highway Had Folks Up in Arms, Then It Was a Cowboy to the Rescue

By Adam Staten