If bus driver April Wise hadn't grabbed the student's backpack when she did, this story could have ended very differently.

A stranger passing by spotted flames coming out of the eaves and acted quickly, calling 911 and then waking up the inhabitants.

The hero told a local news station that standing by while a woman was so savagely attacked was not an option for him.

At first officers weren't sure anyone was in the home, but then someone started banging on the inside of the window.

The elderly driver's foot was caught between the seat and center console, so the teen broke the back window, crawled in, and freed him.

A good Samaritan called the police after seeing a car pulled over on the side of a snowy road and being concerned for the man inside.

"Cellie has suffered cruelty and abandonment at the hands of the people she trusted to take care of her and love her unconditionally."

Thanks to vigilant local residents and the newborn's strong lungs, the baby girl was found healthy and now is safe.

She took what would have been an easy opportunity to become significantly wealthier and instead acted selflessly.

"I got down on one knee, kind of put my arms under her and cradled her and said, 'OK, baby, let's go.' So up we went."