Good Samaritan
Coverage of Good Samaritan in the Nexus archive.
- Robbinsdale child rescued from lake after bystander jumps to save him
A Robbinsdale child was rescued from Ryan Lake after a bystander, a Good Samaritan, jumped to save them from drowning. The incident highlighted heroism in a frightening situation.
- Good Samaritan loses entire hand after shocking find on a beach
A Northern California man lost his entire hand after making a life-changing discovery while cleaning up Fourth of July beach debris. The incident occurred during a beach cleanup effort, highlighting the risks associated with handling unknown objects found in public spaces.
- Swimmer dives into Miami River to rescue struggling man
A 22-year-old man named Awab Metwally rescued a struggling swimmer in the Miami River near the Riverwalk after others failed to assist. Metwally, a champion swimmer from Egypt, pushed the man to safety and credited his swimming training for the successful rescue. Paramedics later performed life-saving measures on the rescued individual before transporting him to a hospital.
- Good Samaritan stabbed after defending pregnant rider on MTA bus
A Good Samaritan was stabbed after defending a pregnant rider on an MTA bus. The incident occurred in the Upper West Side, according to reporter Anthony Carlo.
- 2 men arrested after good Samaritan, 73, stabbed defending pregnant woman on NYC bus
Two men were arrested for stabbing and punching a 73-year-old good Samaritan who was defending a pregnant woman on a Manhattan bus. The incident occurred aboard an MTA bus on June 5, leading to assault charges against the suspects.
- Crews responding to call of dog in distress rescue coyote pup from Cape Coral lake
Firefighters in Cape Coral responded to a call about a dog stuck in Britannia Lake but discovered and rescued a coyote pup instead. The coyote was taken to a care center for transfer to a wildlife rehabilitation clinic. A good Samaritan who assisted the responders was recognized for her help.
- ‘My son rose above’: Family remembers Arvada hero 5 years after Olde Town shooting
Five years after the Olde Town Arvada shooting that killed three people—including a police officer, a gunman, and bystander Johnny Hurley—his family urges the community to remember him as a hero who stopped the attack.
- Three children rescued from hot car in Redford
Three children were rescued from a hot car in Redford after a passerby called 911. Police found them around 5 p.m. with no parents present and the car's engine off.
- Man dies after falling in Fort Lauderdale river despite life-saving efforts by good Samaritan
A man died after falling into a river in Fort Lauderdale despite attempts by a good Samaritan to save him. The incident occurred around 5:07 a.m. along the 200 block of Southwest Second Avenue, and the death is under investigation with authorities classifying it as undetermined.
- Good Samaritan pepper-sprayed, slashed by violent pair after intervening in NYC ‘dog fight’: cops
A 47-year-old Good Samaritan was pepper-sprayed and slashed by a violent pair after intervening in a dog fight on West 125th Street near Malcolm X Boulevard in NYC. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Sunday when the victim stepped in as two dogs became aggressive, leading to a confrontation with their owners.
- California sheriff's deputy ignored Good Samaritan's request to help homeless woman, 43, who was dying in ditch and said: 'She's only a transient, don't worry about it'
A California sheriff's deputy refused to assist a homeless woman who was dying in a ditch, dismissing a Good Samaritan's request by stating she was a transient. The deputy's comment highlighted a lack of concern for her welfare.
- Good Samaritan, deputy save 3 teens thrown overboard from runaway boat near Islamorada
A Good Samaritan and a deputy rescued three teenagers who were thrown overboard from a runaway boat traveling at 35 mph near Islamorada. The deputy used a hook to stop the boat and the trio were rescued on Sunday.
- Girl, 15, was swept out to sea by 12ft wave as she posed for photos before mother and 'hero' Good Samaritan died trying to save her, inquest hears
A 15-year-old girl was swept out to sea by a 12ft wave while posing for photos. Her mother and a 'hero' Good Samaritan died attempting to rescue her, according to an inquest.
- Woman died when she slipped from Good Samaritan's grip as he tried to save her from bridge fall after boyfriend row
A woman died after slipping from a Good Samaritan's grasp while he attempted to rescue her from a bridge fall following a dispute with her boyfriend. The incident highlights the risks involved in emergency interventions.
- 'I should end up dead': 19-year-old pleads for capital punishment after murdering Good Samaritan while high on PCP
A 19-year-old named Jason Jones pleaded for capital punishment after killing a Good Samaritan while under the influence of PCP. The incident highlights the dangers of drug-induced violence and legal consequences for homicide.
- 'I should end up dead': 19-year-old pleads for capital punishment after murdering Good Samaritan while high on PCP
A 19-year-old man, high on PCP, murdered a Good Samaritan and subsequently pleaded for capital punishment. The incident highlights the tragic consequences of drug-fueled violence and the perpetrator's self-awareness of his crime's severity.