The 18-month-old boy had escaped from his parents’ tent by undoing the zipper and ended up in the water.
Source: New Zealand baby rescue: Fisherman pulls 18-month-old from ocean – BBC News
An amazing and wonderful coincidence.
Months after California wildfire, pets and owners reunited
A network of about 35 volunteers — called Carr Fire Pet Rescue and Reunification — is responsible for many of the happy endings, which continue more than two months after firefighters extinguished the blaze…
Source: Months after California wildfire, pets and owners reunited
I can’t imagine…
Customers Buy Out Doughnut Shop Early Every Day So Owner Can Be With Sick Wife « CBS Los Angeles
Chhan and his wife, Stella, came to Orange County as refugees from Cambodia in 1979. Since then, they’ve worked side by side every morning to serve doughnuts at their Pacific Coast Highway shop – until recently.
Source: Customers Buy Out Doughnut Shop Early Every Day So Owner Can Be With Sick Wife « CBS Los Angeles
A simple, and kind, way to help.
A hiker in the Cascades thought she would die in a snowstorm. But a stranger was looking out for her.
After a chance meeting, Nancy Abell couldn’t stop thinking about a hiker who didn’t seem prepared for the weather in the Cascade Range.
Watching out for one-another.
Photographer who snapped viral surprise proposal at Yosemite finds couple
The 10-day hunt for a mystery couple behind a viral engagement is over.
Source: Photographer who snapped viral surprise proposal at Yosemite finds couple
Awesome shot. Awesome that he found ’em.
Once Paralyzed, Three Men Take Steps Again With Spinal Implant
An experimental, pacemaker-like device offers hope for treating spinal injuries.
Source: Once Paralyzed, Three Men Take Steps Again With Spinal Implant
“The exciting thing about these findings is that they hold out the promise that spinal cord injuries can be cured, to an extent that restores walking, and that many movements persist even when stimulation is turned off,”
Southampton bookshop enlists human chain to move to new store
More than 2,000 books carried by volunteers to October Books’ new premises
Source: Southampton bookshop enlists human chain to move to new store
Actually, that kinda looks like fun!
This Muslim Community Raised Money For The Jewish Hate Crime Victims
The Muslim American community has raised more than $125,000 via crowdfunding for the victims of the shooting at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue.
Source: This Muslim Community Raised Money For The Jewish Hate Crime Victims
I absolutely love this. Once again, the worst brings out the best.
Helicopter triggers emotional scenes at wheelchair tennis – Invictus Games Sydney 2018
A helicopter flying over the precinct triggered an immediate emotional response in a British wheelchair tennis player who was consoled by his Dutch teammate
Source: Helicopter triggers emotional scenes at wheelchair tennis – Invictus Games Sydney 2018
So good.
Man soothes baby so mother can complete patient forms
FLORENCE, Ala. (WBMA) An Alabama man’s simple act of kindness while in a doctor’s waiting room has gone viral with over one million interactions, as of Thursday night. Natasha Wilson captured the sweet moment inside a doctor’s waiting room on Tuesday. A mother was having trouble filling out paperwork while holding her sleeping baby. Then, a man reportedly offered to hold to baby for her so she could complete the forms. “This man gave me hope & a sweet memory I’ll never forget!!
Source: Man soothes baby so mother can complete patient forms
It’s simple things like this that really do give me hope.