Water pushed its way into homes after hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas in September 2019. Many people were trapped and needed help. The water flooded their homes, creeping up windows, doors, and staircases. Local jet skiers rescued about 100 people.…
On September 17, 2019, Sarah Thomas completed her non-stop challenge. She swam across the English Channel, not once or twice, but four times. The current was strong which made her journey difficult and longer than expected. The water was chilly…
In June 2019 high winds stranded four climbers near the summit of Mount Rainier. One climber was suffering from altitude sickness. Somewhere having panic attacks. The tent was damaged. And the climbers had only two leeping bags to keep warm.…
Frida is a popular rescue dog. She has been seen and talked about on social media. This rescue dog is best known for finding people after an earthquake in Mexico. But her work has been international. She has found survivors…
Two tombs at the Vatican were opened in July of 2019. It was hoped that the remains of an Italian teenager would be found. But nothing was there. Not even the bones of Princesses who were supposedly buried in the…
Vick Golden successfully broke through 13 gates of fire in July 2019. Her speed on her motorcycle was over 30 miles per hour. She was determined to set the record that Evel Knievel failed to achieve. What was she thinking…
Girls Garage was founded by Emily Pilloton. The program encourages girls ages 9-17 to develop STEM careers. Melinda Gates, co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is helping through a donation to Girls Garage. Students can learn carpentry, welding,…
A major hurricane caused destruction in the Bahamas in August 2019. Doug Thron, a California cinematographer, used his drone in September to film the devastated islands. He also located stranded pets. When a pet was found, Doug notified animal rescue…
Seniors of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, are getting a ride around the community. On bikes. These special bikes are pedaled by a “pilot”. Riders sit up front on a two-wheeled chair. The idea was started by an organization, Cycling Without Age, in…
Mari Copeny is “Little Miss Flint”. She has worked for 5 years to help the people of Flint, Michigan get clean water. She started at the age of 7. Residents of her town were getting sick. And some died. It…