But the children weren’t done using their street smarts.

With no time to think, Ragland made a difficult decision.

After bed rest and a break from school, Alyssa’s symptoms did not improve.

Matt and Laura quickly woke their three children and headed to safety out of doors.

The puppies were wrapped in a blue jacket, but that was not enough to protect them from the freezing temperatures.

He found Rachel, still breathing but non-responsive, and took her in his arms.

After the firefighters administered oxygen to the unresponsive animals, the cat became alert, but the corgi was in serious danger.

While taking short-term refuge in a restaurant, a stranger saw them and made a phone call of their own.

Looking back, he realized that he had always been making excuses for himself to keep the weight on.

The group had gathered in Wells Park, a popular location for the homeless of the city.