Here a shed had caught on fire, and when the firefighters arrived on the scene, a man was there going in and out of the shed pulling animals from the flame-engulfed shed.
The fire was not to only hazard this man was dodging, as there was an electrical wire that had come down in the wreckage. The firefighters were able to take over and ensure the animals were brought to safety without the man risking his life re-entering the burning shed.
Brush Fire Koala
This Koala was in desperate need to be rescued from a bushfire, in fact, you can see how its fur is covered in ask.
Luckily there was a firefighter on hand to help, bring it to safety and give it some much-needed fluids. Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to help those in the most dangerous of circumstances, and for that, they deserve our thanks.
Freed After 50 Years In Captivity
This incredible elephant had spent the last 50 years living in the most terrible of conditions. Wildlife SOS had planned an escape for the elephant, leading it out of captivity and back to its natural habitat.
. These kinds of rescue operations are often quite dangerous and so employ large groups of people, each with specific roles to ensure the safety of all those involved.
Fukushima Animal Rescues
The Fukushima nuclear plant disaster was the worst in Japan’s history, with people having to flee the area to avoid nuclear poisoning.
One man stayed to help the animals in the area. When asked why he put his life in danger to help these animals he said, “They told me I wouldn’t get sick for 30 to 40 years. I’ll most likely be dead by then anyway, but I couldn’t care less.” This is the spirit of someone who puts others before themselves.
This Man Goes Undercover To Save Dogs
This is Marc Ching who puts his life and money on the line to help dogs who are kept in terrible conditions and then killed for meat.
It is told that in some cultures they believe the meat tastes better if the dogs have been tortured. He buys the dogs, pretending that he is an American businessman and wants to buy the dogs and use them for meat. Instead, he buys them out of his own pocket and helps get them adopted by people who will love and care for them. Marc is saving them from these terrible conditions and the slaughterhouse.