In the morning, Alvarado allowed his girlfriend to get her kids to the bus stop, and that's when she made her desperate bid for help.

He just felt like taking a different path than usual - but soon, he was grateful for that choice.

Search crews continued looking for Jimi in the water for an hour, but a body was found the next morning around 6 a.m.

Despite the somewhat dramatic circumstances surrounding little Charlie's birth, he seems to be a very chill baby.

Finally, after the Pomeranian had been in the pool for over half an hour, Jessie managed to get a secure hold on him and haul him out.

'Astro is definitely a Pitbull and that is one of the main breeds you find in many shelters,' the Animal Services director said.

People near and far have shared their experiences of the blast, and though no lives were lost, damage was certainly done.

The poor dog was in a lot of pain with her wounds and infections, and it took 'multiple surgical procedures' to get her back to health.

The boy knew exactly what to do first in this situation: Dial 911. But when he got to the phone, it wasn't working.

Jenna Ricks, a labor and delivery nurse, was in the hospital parking garage when she saw a familiar scene in a very unfamiliar place.