First responders are the unsung heroes of our communities. They risk their lives every day to save others, and their bravery often goes unnoticed. However, some rescue stories are so crazy that they cannot be ignored. From rescuing people from burning buildings to saving animals from precarious situations, first responders have seen it all.

In one extreme case in Texas, a woman was trapped in her car after it plunged into the Trinity River. The water was freezing cold and moving fast, making it almost impossible for anyone to reach her. However, the local fire department managed to send divers down who were able to break open the window of the car and pull her out just in time. Another heart-stopping story comes from Utah where an entire family was stuck on a cliff face after taking a wrong turn during a hike.