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News Reel - 8/6/24

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 Soldier Feeds Hungry Boys In a Taco Bell lobby, Army Lieutenant Colonel Robert Risdon was about to order some food. But then he noticed two boys fundraising for their local church who looked tired and hungry. He told them to order anything they wanted and the entire interaction was caught on camera. New TikTok Hand Signal Saves 16 Year Old Kidnapped by a 61 year old, this teen found herself signing to other motorists a hand signal she learned on TikTok that is mean to indicate "I need help." Thankfully someone understood and got the police involved. FedEx Driver Kills Rattlesnake for Family He Delivers To Shortly after their daughter left the house a Ring camera picks up some scary footage as a rattlesnake slithers onto the porch and curls up in the corner. As the FedEx driver came on the scene to deliver a package, he took notice and took action. Mom It's Going to Be OK, and This is Why Wise beyond his years, this sweet boy comforts his distraught mother with some solid...

A Father's Sacrifice

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Hillis on Madden game cover  If you are a parent, you likely understand the notion of "doing anything" for your children especially when it comes to their safety. Rarely do parents get put to the ultimate test of sacrificing life and limb but most would agree doing so is just part of the job. Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis was dealt a scenario that tested his very limits and its no surprise he sprung into action despite it costing him greatly. He and his family were enjoying a beach vacation in Pensacola when two of his kids were swept away in a powerful riptide current.  Peyton dove in without a second thought and fought valiantly against the pounding waves and unrelenting undertow successfully making it at first to one kid, then the other, ultimately rescuing both. However, the pure exhaustion and unceasing effort got the best of him as he himself became the victim of the waves taking water into his own lungs and collapsing on the beach. First responders came to ...