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A Good Samaritan prevented a tree fire from spreading at a Target store in Pueblo, Colorado on July 17. The quick response helped contain the fire on the store's property, according to the Pueblo Police Department.

A Good Samaritan rescued a missing passenger after a wave runner incident on Lake St. Clair in Metro Detroit. The search was prompted by rough water conditions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.