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Shenanigans, Hurricanes, & World Records

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Toddler Engages in Shenanigans to Avoid Bath Time Dad is on the prowl and looking for a kid to put in the bath. Watch the brilliant strategy this kiddo employs in effort to dodge the tub. Kindhearted Man Dedicates Company & Crew to Hurricane Recovery Efforts Driving 3500 miles with a crew, no idea about lodging or food, this wonderful man wants to help by brining his mobile laundry trucks. Making Sure Grandpa is Ok This little boy won't leave his grandpa's side, relieved he is doing alright after enduring a snake bite in the woods This Little Soccer Player Has His Priorities Though instructed to kick a ball into the net, this sweet little guy wants to make sure coach feels the love first. Neighbors Unite to Survive Hurricane Disaster This community banded together to keep each other alive and well, old and young alike. Female Paralympic Athlete Sets World Record In a stunning display of strength this athlete exits her wheelchair and onto a bench press where she lifts an imp...

Taking Time to Stop

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 There isn't a lot of good news coming out of Maui this year as a record setting fire consumed much of the beautiful island devastating businesses, homes, and historic sites alike. However (and as usual) if you look closely you will find endless stories of people helping one another out especially in times of tragedy. On practically the 22nd anniversary of another tragedy (911) Steven Pickering and his wife got in the car to leave their neighborhood. The fires were getting too close and the window of safe escape was closing in on them. That is when Jessica saw it. "OMG, its right there in the bushes" she exclaims. Steven, not having noticed inquires back to her, "What" ? to which she emphatically exclaims, "the fire, its in the bushes!" The Smith's thanking the Pickering's With video rolling to capture the emotional moment, Steven jumps out of the car and grabs a water-hose from the side of the home and begins dousing the flames despite the ri...

Rescued From A Tornado

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 A K-9 police dog and human officer duo already face plenty of challenges on your ordinary day. K-9's are usually dispatched to drug scenes or when a bad guy is on the run both of which are high risk and put lives in jeopardy. But imagine surviving all of that and working together for 6 years when nature suddenly becomes your enemy. That is exactly what happened to officer Joel Nitchman and K-9 partner Roni at the Deer Park Police headquarters. Officer Nitchman & K-9 Roni The pair had just returned to the station after a training session where Nitchman went inside to take care of some administrative tasks. Per usual, he left Roni in the safety of the car equipped with the proper kennel accommodations. Shortly after entering the building the roaring sound of an oncoming tornado rang through the hallways and Joel knew he had to act fast. A vehicle is not the place to be during high winds that can exceed 100 miles per hour. The last thing officer Nitchman wanted was for his buddy ...