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Teens Save Dad By Lifting Tractor Off His Chest

By Jim McCoy Tue 9th April News rescue

A Linn County man pinned by his overturned tractor says his teenage daughters saved his life by lifting the 3,000-pound machine. The Albany Democrat-Herald reports that 14-year-old Haylee Smith and 16-year-old Hannah Smith's action allowed their father, Jeff, to wriggle part of the way free and get breathing room. Smith says he was pulling a stump from his garden on April 1 when Read More »

Two Teens Rescued From Lower Table Rock

By Jim McCoy Mon 1st April News rescue Table Rock

According to a report from Jackson County Fire District 3, two teenage girls were rescued off the Lower Table Rock Saturday afternoon. The girls were exploring caves on the side of the outcropping when they became stranded and were unable to maneuver. They called 911, which sent rescuers from Fire District 3 and Jackson County Search and Rescue to the scene.Read More »

Good Samaritan In Grants Pass To Receive Recognition

By Jim McCoy Fri 28th September News Grants Pass news rescue

The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety is recognizing Daron Dawson with a Public Safety Honor Citation. They are honoring Dawson for saving 89-year old Martha Tankersly from a fire at her Bryn Court home on August 24th.Read More »