Donations appeal to save dog who suffers possible brain damage
A north-east dog rescue centre is appealing for donations to help save a dog who suffered possible brain damage after temporarily dying during routine surgery.
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RNLI crew completes ‘unusual’ rescue of hawk from River Thames
A hawk in London has the RNLI to thank after running into trouble in the River Thames.
Newborn baby pulled from storm drain after people heard crying
A newborn baby has been pulled out of a storm drain after a dramatic three-hour rescue operation.
Rescue drama as five teenage rowers capsize in River Dee – and discover life-ring has been cut
Five teenagers were rescued from the River Dee after their rowing boat capsized.
Pensioner rescued in the Highlands after SOS signal picked up in Texas
A pensioner who fell ill in a remote area of Scotland was rescued after his distress signal was picked up in the US.
Dog rescued after falling 40ft below snow and ice for seven hours
A dog had a lucky escape after falling 40 feet into a cavern of snow and ice.
Fire crews called to help rescue a cow in Aberdeenshire
A fire crew and a vet are in attendance at a farm in Aberdeenshire after a cow became stuck under a cattle shed.
Sniffles, an abandoned dog with no nose, adopted by loving home in Florida
An abandoned dog with no nose has been adopted by a loving home in Orlando after spending Christmas in a shelter.
Mountain rescue team battle through tough conditions to find injured climber
Mountain rescue teams battled “appalling” conditions to find an injured climber in the Cairngoirms yesterday.
Explorer who went missing in Papua New Guinea will tell tales of jungle adventure at Aberdeen University
A courageous adventurer who hit headlines across the globe after he went missing in the jungles of Papua New Guinea will return to his old university in Aberdeen next month to inspire a new generation of students.
Train workers rescue mountain goat from snow after accidentally burying it
A rather bold chamois forced Austrian train workers to shut down their track-clearing operations after it became buried by the snow they were clearing.
Moray coastguards take part in training exercise
North-east of Scotland coastguard rescue teams took part in a training exercise at the weekend.
Island coastguards nominated for an award following daring rescue on Britain’s highest sea cliffs
It was one of the most daring rescues of last year - with an 87-year-old man perilously perched on some of Britain’s highest sea cliffs just 200 feet above the waves.
Fraserburgh lifeboat crew called out
A north-east lifeboat has been called out after a man was seen in the sea near Fraserburgh.
Number of incidents of migrants trying to cross Channel ‘deeply concerning’
The number of incidents of migrants crossing the English Channel as they try to reach Britain is “deeply concerning”, the immigration minister has said.
Police pull man from burning car in incredible bodycam footage
Police in Texas have been hailed as heroes after pulling a man from a burning car so hot it melted some equipment on their uniforms.
Coastguard helicopter tasked to assist injured crewman off Orkney
Coastguard search and rescue helicopter Rescue 900 was tasked earlier today to attend to an injured crewman aboard a fishing vessel northeast of Orkney.
Climber dies after fall on Ben Nevis
Police in Lochaber have confirmed that a 21-year-old man has died following a fall while climbing on Ben Nevis.
Nine sheep rescued from freezing river in three-and-a-half hour operation
Nine sheep have been rescued from deep, icy water in a three-and-a-half hour operation after a lorry driver spotted they were drowning in a river near the M1, the RSPCA said.
Emergency workers removing car from icy river find man alive inside
A man survived five hours submerged in icy water after crashing car into a river.
Woman and baby rescued after falling 20ft into storm drain
A woman and her baby have been rescued after falling 20ft into a storm drain and remaining underground for more than 30 minutes.
Sheepdog miraculously survives after running off 20-foot drop near island lighthouse
A sheepdog that was lost and feared dead after plunging 20ft from the side of a cliff was rescued by coastguard crews armed with dog biscuits.
Watch: Brave dog trapped in frozen pond is rescued by firefighters
This little doggo got herself into trouble when she got stuck in a frozen pond.
Watch: Man winched to safety by helicopter in dramatic river rescue
A helicopter crew from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) lifted a man to safety from fast moving waters in the rain swollen Los Angeles River Thursday morning.
Three children rescued from sea cave in Dunbar
Three children have been rescued from a sea cave after being cut off by the tide.
Orkney teenager becomes a fourth generation lifesaver as she takes part in her first emergency call-out with the RNLI
For the past 140 years, Stella Kirkpatrick’s family have been risking and ultimately sacrificing their lives to save others from the dangerous waters around Orkney.
Man who became stuck fast in Aberdeen ‘swamp’ rescued by specialist paramedics
A man had to be rescued by the emergency services after becoming stuck in an urban "swamp" while walking through an Aberdeen park.
Six bizarre rescue missions carried out in the north and north-east
There has been no shortage of bizarre rescue missions in the north and north-east of Scotland.
Helicopter crew rescue injured hiker after spotting fire
An injured hillwalker lit a fire on a mountain to guide a helicopter to his rescue.
Early morning shout for Kirkwall lifeboat
Kirkwall lifeboat went to the aid of a yacht which lost power east of Orkney in the early hours of this morning.
Scottish rower feared he would be swept to his death after losing all navigation in Atlantic voyage
A Lochinver man has spoken about his terrifying ordeal after he got into difficulties and was rescued while trying to row across the Atlantic in a home-made boat.
Major rescue operation for a man trapped in earth moving equipment
A major rescue operation was launched in Rogart in Sutherland after a digger over turned in a river near Rogart.