From there, the department used aerial drones equipped with infrared cameras to scan the ocean to locate the surfer, who was on the buoy for 20 to 30 minutes, the Santa Barbara Independent reported.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- A 13-year-old Australian boy is speaking out after swimming alone for four hours without a life jacket in order to get help for his mom and siblings, who were stranded at sea. ...

An official said this was the first time a drone was used to complete such an act Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE. She has been working in journalism for seven years.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. On Wednesday, the U.S. Forest Service said it rescued 24 wild horses stranded in deep snow in the Eastern Sierra ...

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (AZFamily) — A man and his four dogs are safe after deputies said they became lost and stranded in the mountains of Mohave County. According to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, ...

Jan. 9 (UPI) --Six pilot whales are dead and 15 others are stranded on New Zealand's South Island, and volunteers are furiously working to save them. About 55 whales washed up on Farewell Spit ...

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HESPERIA, Calif. -- A few good Samaritans dropped everything to help a dog who was stranded in rough terrain in Hesperia, California and the dramatic rescue was caught on exclusive video. A hiker ...

For the first time in 13 years, the city of Delray Beach has voted to amend its noise ordinance. WATCH: Video shows alleged abuse at local therapy center for kids with special needs CBS12 News has ...

Two stranded dolphins were rescued from a marsh in Wareham this week. After receiving a report about the distressed dolphins, staff from the Wareham Department of Natural Resources responded to a part ...