Inspiring

May 25, 2023

Student Paralyzed From Neck Down Walks Across Graduation Stage With Help From a Robotic Exoskeleton

Thanks to a state-of-the-art device, a young man fulfilled his dream of walking across the graduation stage. Twenty-five-year-old Khalil Watson wore his cap and gown to receive his associate's degree from Reynolds Community College in Virginia. But unlike his peers, he did so with the help of a wearable robotic exoskeleton brought to life by Ekso Bionics and therapists at the Sheltering Arms Institute.

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May 23, 2023

Umpire Rescues 7-Year-Old Baseball Player From Being Engulfed by a Dust Devil in Florida

Quick thinking can save a life, especially when it comes to helping those most vulnerable around us. This summarizes the move made by a brave umpire at a youth baseball game in Jacksonville, Florida. When Aidan Wiles noticed a 7-year-old catcher being swarmed by a dust devil and unable to escape from it on his own, he quickly sprang into action. The video of the frightening moment has since gone viral.

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May 19, 2023

Aerial Elephant Rescue Team Saves a Truck Driver Trapped in a Raging River

In Kenya, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is known for its conservation work, protecting the country's orphaned elephants and even providing them with vet care. Recently, their experience and assets helped them save a man who was in a very dangerous situation. A tanker truck driver happened to be making his way across the Galana Kulalu causeway when the heavy rain caused the river to overflow, rapidly trapping the vehicle and the man in raging waters.

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May 16, 2023

Legendary Sir David Attenborough Celebrates His 97th Birthday

Living for 97 years is an impressive achievement in and of itself. Most people hitting this milestone are probably thankful for what health they have and the memories they've made. In the case of legendary TV host and conservationist Sir David Attenborough, he can reflect on a life of activism in service for our planet. The British icon recently turned an impressive 97 on May 8, 2023.

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