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.

Animals

A Tiger Came After Her 15-Month-Old Son, But This Ferocious Mom Fought Back

By Hally Wells

Heroic

Mom Suddenly Has Seizure in the Water While Swimming So 10-Year-Old Jumps Into Action

By Heather Riggleman

Heroic

6 High School Football Players Race to Save Woman Trapped in Car As She Screams for Help

By Hally Wells

Heroic

Neighbor Jumps In And Uses Old Mattress To Help Mom And 2 Kids Escaping A Fire

By Alyssa Forsberg

Heroic

Ham Radio Hobbyist Thinks It’s A Prank Call Until He Recognizes Voice and Knows There’s Danger

By Hally Wells

Animals

Woman Wakes Up To Cat Jumping On Her Chest, Then Realizes It Saved Her Life

By Mel Johnson

Heroic

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

By Kellie Kaufman

Heroic

She Posted a Desperate Plea for Her 98-Year-Old Grandma, Then a Special Angel Swooped In

By Hally Wells

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