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ROGER ALLAM: Every minute of every day,

cameras across the globe are recording,

cameras across the globe are recording,

capturing the unexpected...

GLASS BREAKS, SCREAMING

..and the truly jaw-dropping moments in our lives.

..and the truly jaw-dropping moments in our lives.

Oh, my God!

We meet the people behind the clips that went viral...

We meet the people behind the clips that went viral...

I was preparing myself in my head to die.

I was preparing myself in my head to die.

This is probably gonna be it.

This is probably gonna be it.

..to hear their incredible stories.

..to hear their incredible stories.

I survived. The whale was totally unharmed.

I survived. The whale was totally unharmed.

And what an experience.

Just got hit by a whale.

From those who've cheated death...

From those who've cheated death...

You can't really open a parachute any lower than that without dying.

You can't really open a parachute any lower than that without dying.

Get out!

..to the heroes saving lives...

Get her out of there!

There's no way I was gonna let her perish in that fire.

There's no way I was gonna let her perish in that fire.

..and amazing animal antics.

..and amazing animal antics.

I saw two other little furballs, and that's when I realised,

I saw two other little furballs, and that's when I realised,

"Oh, my gosh, she has cubs."

These are the moments you'd never believe

These are the moments you'd never believe

if they weren't caught on camera.

if they weren't caught on camera.

I think, "Did that really happen?" And I'm still living.

I think, "Did that really happen?" And I'm still living.

Yeah, I'm amazed.

Yeah, I'm amazed.

Coming up, an epic rescue from the heart of an inferno.

Coming up, an epic rescue from the heart of an inferno.

I told her to get in, and I'm like, "Let's go."

I told her to get in, and I'm like, "Let's go."

A climber has a close brush with death.

A climber has a close brush with death.

STONES FALLING, SCREAMS

I'm falling further than I ever had before,

I'm falling further than I ever had before,

further than I ever want to again.

further than I ever want to again.

And a rather sheepish underground encounter.

And a rather sheepish underground encounter.

I asked him what was up, he said, "We've got company."

I asked him what was up, he said, "We've got company."

Today, we're gonna be rescuing a sheep.

SHEEP BLEATS

If there's one thing we've learned here

on Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera,

on Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera,

it's when you're out and about on the road, expect the unexpected,

it's when you're out and about on the road, expect the unexpected,

it's when you're out and about on the road, expect the unexpected,

because accidents can happen right out of the blue.

because accidents can happen right out of the blue.

Take these police officers in Florida.

Take these police officers in Florida.

Out on patrol, they're responding to reports

Out on patrol, they're responding to reports

of a collision between a car and a deer on a local highway.

of a collision between a car and a deer on a local highway.

An unusual enough accident, but watch what happens next.

An unusual enough accident, but watch what happens next.

An unusual enough accident, but watch what happens next.

Jesus Christ!

They miss being hit by a speeding SUV by just a split second.

They miss being hit by a speeding SUV by just a split second.

They miss being hit by a speeding SUV by just a split second.

It then spins off, hits the police car,

It then spins off, hits the police car,

and then the central reservation,

and then the central reservation,

but, incredibly, nobody was hurt.

but, incredibly, nobody was hurt.

You OK?

And these two officers have their incredible reaction times

And these two officers have their incredible reaction times

to thank for walking away from this alive.

to thank for walking away from this alive.

Meanwhile in Thailand,

what can only be described as a miraculous recovery.

what can only be described as a miraculous recovery.

The dashcam on this car captures a motorcyclist zipping along,

The dashcam on this car captures a motorcyclist zipping along,

who suddenly slips and comes a cropper.

who suddenly slips and comes a cropper.

He misses not just one car but two cars.

He misses not just one car but two cars.

And then he simply gets up and strides off down the road

And then he simply gets up and strides off down the road

And then he simply gets up and strides off down the road

back to his bike.

But in our next story,

it's a driver at the wheel of something just a little larger

it's a driver at the wheel of something just a little larger

who comes away with a tale to tell.

who comes away with a tale to tell.

Louisville in Kentucky.

Famous for the Kentucky Derby horse race...

Famous for the Kentucky Derby horse race...

..and home to a rather memorable structure,

..and home to a rather memorable structure,

the Clark Memorial bridge,

the Clark Memorial bridge,

which stands some 25m high above the Ohio river.

which stands some 25m high above the Ohio river.

It's certainly a place trucker Sydney Thomas will never forget.

It's certainly a place trucker Sydney Thomas will never forget.

Being a truck driver is a whole lot of fun.

Being a truck driver is a whole lot of fun.

I took a lot of pride in it.

It was something that I really enjoyed doing.

It was something that I really enjoyed doing.

I had the most fun cos I got to see a lot of different places

I had the most fun cos I got to see a lot of different places

that I wouldn't have been able to.

It's a really cool trade to get into.

It's a really cool trade to get into.

On this particular day back in March 2024,

On this particular day back in March 2024,

Sydney was about halfway through her shift

Sydney was about halfway through her shift

delivering food to restaurants.

It had been a tough day so far.

It had been a tough day so far.

It was a hard day, all day.

It was a hard day, all day.

I had fallen behind schedule quite a bit.

I had fallen behind schedule quite a bit.

And so I was worrying about that.

And so I was worrying about that.

Until, you know, obviously, what happened.

Until, you know, obviously, what happened.

And then I had something more serious to worry about,

And then I had something more serious to worry about,

which was my life.

Because Sydney's day was about to get a whole lot worse.

Because Sydney's day was about to get a whole lot worse.

As she was crossing the four-lane bridge,

As she was crossing the four-lane bridge,

up ahead, a pick-up truck driver

up ahead, a pick-up truck driver

swerved to avoid a car that had stalled in his lane.

swerved to avoid a car that had stalled in his lane.

The pick-up truck crossed over the yellow line

The pick-up truck crossed over the yellow line

from the southbound lane and hit me head on.

from the southbound lane and hit me head on.

I didn't think that me only going 35mph

I didn't think that me only going 35mph

would cause me to lose control like that.

would cause me to lose control like that.

But, the way that he hit me,

it didn't matter what I did, which way I turned the wheel,

it didn't matter what I did, which way I turned the wheel,

the truck was gonna go in that direction.

SCREAMS

It took three seconds from the impact

for me to start going over the bridge,

for me to start going over the bridge,

so there wasn't really a whole lot I could think.

I was just like, "Oh, shit."

SCREAMS

Also racing through Sydney's mind during this heart-stopping moment

Also racing through Sydney's mind during this heart-stopping moment

was one crucial fact.

She can't swim.

I was just like, "Well, I guess this is how I'm gonna die,

I was just like, "Well, I guess this is how I'm gonna die,

"cos I'm gonna drown."

I was, like, thinking I'm gonna have to unbuckle my seat belt

I was, like, thinking I'm gonna have to unbuckle my seat belt

and open this door and jump out,

cos that's the only way that I'm gonna live.

Miraculously, Sydney's truck had got stuck on its descent

Miraculously, Sydney's truck had got stuck on its descent

and was now hanging precariously 25m up above the river.

and was now hanging precariously 25m up above the river.

and was now hanging precariously 25m up above the river.

After what felt like a lifetime,

firefighters and police arrived on the scene.

firefighters and police arrived on the scene.

But it was never going to be an easy rescue.

But it was never going to be an easy rescue.

As the emergency services worked on a plan to get Sydney out,

As the emergency services worked on a plan to get Sydney out,

all she could do was sit as still as possible

all she could do was sit as still as possible

with her foot on the brake and wait.

with her foot on the brake and wait.

I was preparing myself in my head to die.

I was preparing myself in my head to die.

I was preparing myself in my head to die.

This is probably gonna be it.

This is probably gonna be it.

She began to pray.

And her thoughts turned to her son, who was just five years old.

And her thoughts turned to her son, who was just five years old.

And her thoughts turned to her son, who was just five years old.

Nobody's gonna take care of your child like you are,

Nobody's gonna take care of your child like you are,

so that is what I was thinking about in that moment,

so that is what I was thinking about in that moment,

about him having to grow up without me.

Dangling face-down in her cabin,

Dangling face-down in her cabin,

unaware of what was unfolding outside...

unaware of what was unfolding outside...

..it took 40 minutes before she saw the sight she'd been praying for -

..it took 40 minutes before she saw the sight she'd been praying for -

a firefighter who'd abseiled down from the bridge to reach her.

a firefighter who'd abseiled down from the bridge to reach her.

a firefighter who'd abseiled down from the bridge to reach her.

When I saw him come down, I just couldn't believe

When I saw him come down, I just couldn't believe

that somebody was actually gonna try to get me out,

that somebody was actually gonna try to get me out,

cos I didn't think it would be possible.

cos I didn't think it would be possible.

I thought that I was just gonna die in the water.

I thought that I was just gonna die in the water.

But he came, and he got me out.

But he came, and he got me out.

We got back onto the bridge, and I was in the ambulance.

We got back onto the bridge, and I was in the ambulance.

Just a wave of emotions, cos I stayed pretty calm

Just a wave of emotions, cos I stayed pretty calm

until I knew for a fact that I was gonna be OK.

until I knew for a fact that I was gonna be OK.

It just didn't feel real.

Sydney escaped her ordeal without any injuries.

Sydney escaped her ordeal without any injuries.

But, understandably, the experience has left its mark on her

But, understandably, the experience has left its mark on her

in other ways... SHE SCREAMS

..and she's had to slowly piece her life back together again.

..and she's had to slowly piece her life back together again.

..and she's had to slowly piece her life back together again.

I have severe anxiety from the accident.

I have severe anxiety from the accident.

I have severe anxiety from the accident.

You know, I tried to get back in the truck and drive,

You know, I tried to get back in the truck and drive,

and I realised that I wasn't ready for that,

and I realised that I wasn't ready for that,

and so I had to take more time off work to figure something else out.

and so I had to take more time off work to figure something else out.

and so I had to take more time off work to figure something else out.

The incredible clip

showing the accident and rescue went viral

showing the accident and rescue went viral

and has been viewed by millions all around the world.

and has been viewed by millions all around the world.

Meanwhile, now back working for the same haulage firm

Meanwhile, now back working for the same haulage firm

but in a different role,

Sydney feels grateful to be able to enjoy

Sydney feels grateful to be able to enjoy

the simple pleasures in her life.

the simple pleasures in her life.

She says the incident has changed her for good.

She says the incident has changed her for good.

I just live every day like it's my last, cos it really can be.

I just live every day like it's my last, cos it really can be.

Nobody knows when it's their time to go.

Nobody knows when it's their time to go.

So I just try to appreciate what time I have left,

So I just try to appreciate what time I have left,

So I just try to appreciate what time I have left,

and I feel like that's what everybody should do.

Coming up, as Los Angeles burns, one resident goes above and beyond.

Coming up, as Los Angeles burns, one resident goes above and beyond.

Coming up, as Los Angeles burns, one resident goes above and beyond.

There's embers everywhere just flying.

There's embers everywhere just flying.

I'm like, "God, am I gonna die today, like, alone with my dogs?"

I'm like, "God, am I gonna die today, like, alone with my dogs?"

ROGER ALLAM: We all know the dangers posed by fire,

ROGER ALLAM: We all know the dangers posed by fire,

but how many of us would be as quick-thinking

but how many of us would be as quick-thinking

as our next eagle-eyed heroes?

as our next eagle-eyed heroes?

This mum in Minnesota is welcoming her six-year-old daughter

This mum in Minnesota is welcoming her six-year-old daughter

home from the school bus when she spots something is wrong.

home from the school bus when she spots something is wrong.

There is smoke coming from the wheel arch.

There is smoke coming from the wheel arch.

She alerts the driver and helps him get all 22 kids

She alerts the driver and helps him get all 22 kids

off the bus and onto her porch.

off the bus and onto her porch.

And not a moment too soon.

And not a moment too soon.

Minutes later, the bus is engulfed in flames as the tyres explode.

Minutes later, the bus is engulfed in flames as the tyres explode.

Minutes later, the bus is engulfed in flames as the tyres explode.

A heart-stoppingly close call.

A heart-stoppingly close call.

It's clear from another doorbell camera, this time in Iowa,

It's clear from another doorbell camera, this time in Iowa,

It's clear from another doorbell camera, this time in Iowa,

that this house is on fire, and it's spreading fast.

that this house is on fire, and it's spreading fast.

You can see in the background someone driving past.

You can see in the background someone driving past.

They have turned down the wrong street by accident,

They have turned down the wrong street by accident,

but they spot the flames and pull over.

but they spot the flames and pull over.

The driver approaches, then runs to the side of the house

The driver approaches, then runs to the side of the house

and bangs on the window to alert the residents,

and bangs on the window to alert the residents,

who are oblivious to the blaze.

As the fire worsens, the family come running out.

As the fire worsens, the family come running out.

They don't doubt this hero saved their lives.

They don't doubt this hero saved their lives.

And they aren't the only ones who have reason to be thankful

And they aren't the only ones who have reason to be thankful

to a complete stranger.

It's January 2025, and Los Angeles is burning.

It's January 2025, and Los Angeles is burning.

It's January 2025, and Los Angeles is burning.

Just here to our left is a house that has just ignited.

Just here to our left is a house that has just ignited.

Wildfires have taken hold and spread with terrifying speed.

Wildfires have taken hold and spread with terrifying speed.

Wildfires have taken hold and spread with terrifying speed.

They've reached the exclusive Pacific Palisades area,

They've reached the exclusive Pacific Palisades area,

a place Nani Nam called home, along with her four dogs.

a place Nani Nam called home, along with her four dogs.

a place Nani Nam called home, along with her four dogs.

I had mountain views. I had a view of the ocean.

I had mountain views. I had a view of the ocean.

It was just so serene and quiet.

My perfect paradise. My forever home.

My perfect paradise. My forever home.

When the fires started on 7 January,

When the fires started on 7 January,

she hadn't been too worried at first.

she hadn't been too worried at first.

But as the day wore on,

Nani could see plumes of smoke getting nearer,

Nani could see plumes of smoke getting nearer,

so she decided to get her car ready in case she did need to evacuate.

so she decided to get her car ready in case she did need to evacuate.

so she decided to get her car ready in case she did need to evacuate.

One of her dogs, a pitbull called UFC,

One of her dogs, a pitbull called UFC,

is a rescue dog and has to be kept separate from the others

is a rescue dog and has to be kept separate from the others

as they don't get on.

I put UFC in the back.

I put my girls, my three dogs, up in the middle seat,

I put my girls, my three dogs, up in the middle seat,

and I said, "OK, I'll wait until the last minute, right?"

and I said, "OK, I'll wait until the last minute, right?"

Meanwhile, some 20 miles away in downtown LA,

Meanwhile, some 20 miles away in downtown LA,

a social media producer called Caleb

a social media producer called Caleb

had also begun to realise these fires

had also begun to realise these fires

could be something out of the ordinary.

Caleb is a trained emergency responder,

Caleb is a trained emergency responder,

so he decided to take a drive out to Pacific Palisades

so he decided to take a drive out to Pacific Palisades

to see if he could help anyone.

I just followed the smoke.

I had my truck with all my lights on it.

I had my truck with all my lights on it.

I went up to the top of the hill,

and there were still people up there at first.

and there were still people up there at first.

It was like 2 or 3pm,

so what we were doing is kind of just trying to keep the houses

so what we were doing is kind of just trying to keep the houses

so what we were doing is kind of just trying to keep the houses

protected as much as possible.

He spent the afternoon helping local residents,

He spent the afternoon helping local residents,

capturing some of the scenes around him on his dashcam and phone

capturing some of the scenes around him on his dashcam and phone

as he went along.

A little further up the road, it got to around four o'clock,

A little further up the road, it got to around four o'clock,

and Nani was getting scared.

She realised it was time to go, but there was a problem.

She realised it was time to go, but there was a problem.

I said, "OK, I'm out."

So I go into my garage, and my car just would not start.

So I go into my garage, and my car just would not start.

Nani feels a sense of rising panic.

Nani feels a sense of rising panic.

By now, her neighbours have all left.

By now, her neighbours have all left.

I remember looking up at the sky.

It's all grey, and there's embers everywhere, flying.

It's all grey, and there's embers everywhere, flying.

I'm like, "God, am I gonna die today, like, alone with my dogs?"

I'm like, "God, am I gonna die today, like, alone with my dogs?"

I'm like, "God, am I gonna die today, like, alone with my dogs?"

Knowing it was probably futile,

Nani did the only thing she could think of at that moment -

Nani did the only thing she could think of at that moment -

run for help.

I got a washcloth. I wet it with water.

I put it over my mouth.

I ran down the hill, turned the corner,

I ran down the hill, turned the corner,

and then I saw, like, this little white truck.

and then I saw, like, this little white truck.

She couldn't believe her eyes.

There, emerging out of the smoke, was Caleb.

There, emerging out of the smoke, was Caleb.

But he was heading in the wrong direction.

But he was heading in the wrong direction.

As I'm, like, pulling into a driveway

and reversing up the hill to turn around,

and reversing up the hill to turn around,

that's when Nani comes running down the hill.

that's when Nani comes running down the hill.

You OK? No! What happened?

You OK? No! What happened?

Got you. I got you.

I knew my life and my dogs' life depended on him.

I knew my life and my dogs' life depended on him.

I told her to get in, and I'm like, "Let's go."

Oh, my God! Oh, my God!

Caleb drove Nani back to her house.

Caleb drove Nani back to her house.

But once they arrived, there was the issue with her dogs.

But once they arrived, there was the issue with her dogs.

Is this your house that's on fire?

Is this your house that's on fire?

Even in such dire circumstances,

Even in such dire circumstances,

Nani couldn't risk them all being together in such close proximity.

Nani couldn't risk them all being together in such close proximity.

OK, let's go quick. Go quick. Go, go, go, go, go.

OK, let's go quick. Go quick. Go, go, go, go, go.

But Caleb wasn't fazed.

There we go. Sit. Sit.

There we go. Sit. Sit.

I kind of was just in, like, rescue mode.

I kind of was just in, like, rescue mode.

I was like, OK, we just gotta do what's right here.

I was like, OK, we just gotta do what's right here.

Oh, damn, man. Bad.

Oh, damn, man. Bad.

Oh, damn, man. Bad.

Caleb drove Nani and three of her dogs down the hill to safety,

Caleb drove Nani and three of her dogs down the hill to safety,

Caleb drove Nani and three of her dogs down the hill to safety,

leaving the dogs in a news reporter's van.

leaving the dogs in a news reporter's van.

Then he bravely went back with Nani to pick up UFC,

Then he bravely went back with Nani to pick up UFC,

despite the ever-worsening inferno.

despite the ever-worsening inferno.

You couldn't even see five or ten feet in front of you.

You couldn't even see five or ten feet in front of you.

There were just balls of fire and flames and embers,

There were just balls of fire and flames and embers,

and they're hitting all the trucks and cars and houses.

and they're hitting all the trucks and cars and houses.

That was when I was actually a little scared,

That was when I was actually a little scared,

but it was just like, "OK, well,

"we can't really do anything else at this point, so let's do it."

"we can't really do anything else at this point, so let's do it."

OK. Good boy. Go inside.

They made it back.

UFC was still unharmed in Nani's car where they'd left him,

UFC was still unharmed in Nani's car where they'd left him,

and they were able to get him out.

God, it happened so fast.

God, it happened so fast.

I felt safe.

And my heart felt full, because I had all my dogs, you know.

And my heart felt full, because I had all my dogs, you know.

And my heart felt full, because I had all my dogs, you know.

She was so thankful. She gave me the biggest hug ever.

She was so thankful. She gave me the biggest hug ever.

I got you, no problem.

NANI EXHALES

The Los Angeles wildfires killed more than 400 people...

The Los Angeles wildfires killed more than 400 people...

The Los Angeles wildfires killed more than 400 people...

and destroyed over 18,000 homes and buildings.

and destroyed over 18,000 homes and buildings.

The spot where Nani's house had stood

The spot where Nani's house had stood

was now just a patch of wasteland,

and she had lost all of her possessions.

and she had lost all of her possessions.

All the things that you have in your house,

it's like a diary of your life,

it's like a diary of your life,

and now I don't have anything tangible.

and now I don't have anything tangible.

I feel like there's no evidence that I ever lived, you know?

I feel like there's no evidence that I ever lived, you know?

But Nani has found a new house to live in with her canine companions

But Nani has found a new house to live in with her canine companions

near Newport Beach in Southern California.

near Newport Beach in Southern California.

Today, Caleb's come over to see it for the very first time.

Today, Caleb's come over to see it for the very first time.

How are you? Good to see you. It's been forever.

How are you? Good to see you. It's been forever.

How are you? Good to see you. It's been forever.

I know.

And, of course, a reunion with UFC.

And, of course, a reunion with UFC.

Hi. Come here. What's up, buddy? How are you?

Hi. Come here. What's up, buddy? How are you?

Millions of people have now viewed

Millions of people have now viewed

Caleb's incredible rescue footage online -

Caleb's incredible rescue footage online -

a story of hope and bravery that emerged from this terrible disaster.

a story of hope and bravery that emerged from this terrible disaster.

a story of hope and bravery that emerged from this terrible disaster.

Nani knows how lucky she was that she happened to come across Caleb

Nani knows how lucky she was that she happened to come across Caleb

in her hour of need.

To catch him in that very second, that was like a miracle.

To catch him in that very second, that was like a miracle.

This could have gone south so quick, and it didn't.

This could have gone south so quick, and it didn't.

This could have gone south so quick, and it didn't.

I mean, I'd do it again in a heartbeat, for sure.

I mean, I'd do it again in a heartbeat, for sure.

Nothing gets the blood pumping like taking on the great outdoors,

Nothing gets the blood pumping like taking on the great outdoors,

Nothing gets the blood pumping like taking on the great outdoors,

but Mother Nature doesn't always give us an easy ride.

but Mother Nature doesn't always give us an easy ride.

Wales, where a group of mountaineers are tackling

Wales, where a group of mountaineers are tackling

the majestic Eryri National Park.

the majestic Eryri National Park.

But the landscape has other plans.

A torrent of rock comes crashing down the cliff face

A torrent of rock comes crashing down the cliff face

just metres away from the climbers.

just metres away from the climbers.

Jesus! Groovy!

Jesus! Groovy!

That was a very close call.

That was a very close call.

In the snowy peaks of Eastern China,

In the snowy peaks of Eastern China,

a group of tourists are taking in the picturesque surroundings.

a group of tourists are taking in the picturesque surroundings.

But the mountain quickly changed its mood.

But the mountain quickly changed its mood.

Suddenly, an avalanche comes crashing down the mountain.

Suddenly, an avalanche comes crashing down the mountain.

A wall of snow and ice races towards the onlookers.

A wall of snow and ice races towards the onlookers.

A wall of snow and ice races towards the onlookers.

EXCITED CHATTER

EXCITED CHATTER

SHOUTING

SHOUTING

They duck for safety with seconds to spare.

They duck for safety with seconds to spare.

If it wasn't for the cabin,

they would have been buried under the frozen torrent.

they would have been buried under the frozen torrent.

Canada - home to moose, mountains, and maple syrup...

Canada - home to moose, mountains, and maple syrup...

and a thrill-seeker who's chased the sweet highs of adrenaline

and a thrill-seeker who's chased the sweet highs of adrenaline

for as long as he can remember.

My name is Casey Dubois,

and I'm from British Columbia, Canada.

I got out of high school

and started exploring these cliffs around me that were just stunning,

and started exploring these cliffs around me that were just stunning,

and I just wanted to get up there.

As soon as I started rock climbing, I was like, this is the thrill.

As soon as I started rock climbing, I was like, this is the thrill.

It's unmatched, and everything else kind of fell by the wayside.

It's unmatched, and everything else kind of fell by the wayside.

It's so cathartic.

It's almost an addiction sometimes, when you just have that thrill.

It's almost an addiction sometimes, when you just have that thrill.

His love of climbing sent him scrambling across the globe.

His love of climbing sent him scrambling across the globe.

But Casey's biggest thrill to date was much closer to home.

But Casey's biggest thrill to date was much closer to home.

There's this beautiful, beautiful mountain

There's this beautiful, beautiful mountain

in the eastern part of British Columbia in Squamish.

in the eastern part of British Columbia in Squamish.

Towering 700m above his hometown,

Towering 700m above his hometown,

The Chief had long tempted Casey to its peak.

The Chief had long tempted Casey to its peak.

There was this route on one of the parts of The Chief

There was this route on one of the parts of The Chief

called the Dihedrals.

It's this beautiful, beautiful crack, kind of halfway up.

It's this beautiful, beautiful crack, kind of halfway up.

I'd already tried climbing this route once before and didn't get it.

I'd already tried climbing this route once before and didn't get it.

Determined to conquer his local nemesis,

Determined to conquer his local nemesis,

he gives it another go.

I went up with a couple of buddies of mine,

I went up with a couple of buddies of mine,

and so, I'm starting to climb one of the hard bits.

and so, I'm starting to climb one of the hard bits.

I'm all good. I keep going, and it's pretty strenuous.

I'm all good. I keep going, and it's pretty strenuous.

My forearms are feeling it, for sure, but keep pushing on.

My forearms are feeling it, for sure, but keep pushing on.

I've got, like, one more hard section to do.

I've got, like, one more hard section to do.

Using specialist equipment to grip into the cracks of the mountain,

Using specialist equipment to grip into the cracks of the mountain,

Using specialist equipment to grip into the cracks of the mountain,

Casey is close to the summit.

Casey is close to the summit.

I know I have, like, one more move to go

to try and get this one nice hold, and then it's home free.

to try and get this one nice hold, and then it's home free.

And as I try to grab that, my foot slips.

And as I try to grab that, my foot slips.

CRIES OUT

But then, that one piece of gear that was by my waist, initially,

But then, that one piece of gear that was by my waist, initially,

it pops out of the wall.

SCREAMS

Just as the situation couldn't get any worse,

Just as the situation couldn't get any worse,

safety equipment fails,

and Casey is plummeting to the ground.

and Casey is plummeting to the ground.

I'm falling further than I ever had before,

I'm falling further than I ever had before,

further than I ever want to again.

SCREAMS

The rope breaks Casey's fall,

stopping him from crashing into his climbing partner.

stopping him from crashing into his climbing partner.

stopping him from crashing into his climbing partner.

I would have broken his pelvis at the very least.

I would have broken his pelvis at the very least.

I would have just demolished us both.

After falling more than 60ft,

After falling more than 60ft,

the weight of what happened began to sink in.

the weight of what happened began to sink in.

I was just, like, shocked. I was like, "What just happened?"

I was just, like, shocked. I was like, "What just happened?"

I mean, just seeing, like, the wall next to me, just, like, flying.

I mean, just seeing, like, the wall next to me, just, like, flying.

CRIES OUT

That two-tone scream.

SCREAMS

I was terrified. Yeah, no doubt about it.

I was terrified. Yeah, no doubt about it.

SCREAMS

Miraculously, he escaped without major injury,

Miraculously, he escaped without major injury,

thanks to one tough piece of kit.

thanks to one tough piece of kit.

I hit my head pretty hard.

I'm definitely happy I wore a helmet that day.

I'm definitely happy I wore a helmet that day.

But now they were faced with the descent

But now they were faced with the descent

back down the cliff face.

back down the cliff face.

I was still shaking.

I think that it was just kind of one of those moments

I think that it was just kind of one of those moments

of walking away pretty unscathed.

There wasn't too many words being exchanged,

There wasn't too many words being exchanged,

because we were just happy that it was OK.

Back on solid ground, the climbers realised

Back on solid ground, the climbers realised

Casey's close call had been caught on camera.

Casey's close call had been caught on camera.

I remember being deadly tired at this point of the route,

I remember being deadly tired at this point of the route,

my forearms were feeling it

but I knew that I had just, like, a couple of moves to go.

but I knew that I had just, like, a couple of moves to go.

And then, boom, that slips. That's like what starts it.

And then, boom, that slips. That's like what starts it.

But then, like, I see that piece almost had me.

But then, like, I see that piece almost had me.

That camming piece in the wall, that no longer has a carabiner,

That camming piece in the wall, that no longer has a carabiner,

starts turning, time to freefall.

starts turning, time to freefall.

That first piece was so close to catching me,

even just, like, watching it again and again and again.

even just, like, watching it again and again and again.

It was only now, Casey realised how his brush with death unfolded.

It was only now, Casey realised how his brush with death unfolded.

It was only now, Casey realised how his brush with death unfolded.

Somehow, like, the rope flicked open the carabiner,

Somehow, like, the rope flicked open the carabiner,

and it just came out.

It was wild.

Reviewing the footage was far from comforting.

Reviewing the footage was far from comforting.

If it wasn't filmed, then I wouldn't have thought too much of it.

If it wasn't filmed, then I wouldn't have thought too much of it.

If it wasn't filmed, then I wouldn't have thought too much of it.

But because I got to rewatch and see how things failed,

But because I got to rewatch and see how things failed,

But because I got to rewatch and see how things failed,

that really played in my head a lot more.

that really played in my head a lot more.

Nice, dude.

But it wasn't long before Casey was over the summit of his ordeal

But it wasn't long before Casey was over the summit of his ordeal

But it wasn't long before Casey was over the summit of his ordeal

and back on the rock face.

Pretty sick, pretty sick.

Pretty sick, pretty sick.

There's Squamish!

There's Squamish!

'I didn't fall to my death.'

And since falling on that route, I got back on the saddle.

And since falling on that route, I got back on the saddle.

Ah, man, that was spectacular!

Ah, man, that was spectacular!

Falling in climbing is scary, but we do it cos we love it.

Falling in climbing is scary, but we do it cos we love it.

Cool!

Coming up, disaster strikes for a volunteer fireman...

Coming up, disaster strikes for a volunteer fireman...

Coming up, disaster strikes for a volunteer fireman...

I tried to crawl, and I couldn't get my legs up.

I tried to crawl, and I couldn't get my legs up.

Whatever was on top of me was too heavy.

Whatever was on top of me was too heavy.

And an underground discovery "ewe" wouldn't believe.

And an underground discovery "ewe" wouldn't believe.

Looked down the pitch head,

and we could just see the back of a little white curly sheep.

and we could just see the back of a little white curly sheep.

ROGER ALLAM: Every day, men and women across the globe

ROGER ALLAM: Every day, men and women across the globe

race into the face of danger,

race into the face of danger,

rescuing others without a second thought.

rescuing others without a second thought.

Minnesota, where an SUV has careered off the side of the freeway

Minnesota, where an SUV has careered off the side of the freeway

Minnesota, where an SUV has careered off the side of the freeway

and burst into flames.

Those nearby were quick to spring into action,

Those nearby were quick to spring into action,

but the guardrail is blocking the driver

but the guardrail is blocking the driver

from escaping the inferno.

from escaping the inferno.

The group uses all their force to prise the door open.

The group uses all their force to prise the door open.

As the flames grow, the situation becomes desperate.

As the flames grow, the situation becomes desperate.

GLASS BREAKS

Miraculously, the driver is freed with seconds to spare.

Miraculously, the driver is freed with seconds to spare.

Thanks to the bravery of those around,

the driver survived with minor injuries.

the driver survived with minor injuries.

In Arizona, a local police officer

In Arizona, a local police officer

is first on the scene at a house fire...

is first on the scene at a house fire...

Is anybody else in there?

Who else is in there?

Huh?

Your kids?

..quickly realising children were trapped upstairs.

..quickly realising children were trapped upstairs.

Is there a ladder?

But, out of nowhere, a real life superhero comes to the rescue.

But, out of nowhere, a real life superhero comes to the rescue.

But, out of nowhere, a real life superhero comes to the rescue.

The neighbour effortlessly scales the building

The neighbour effortlessly scales the building

and throws himself into the flames.

and throws himself into the flames.

Give her to me!

Give her to me!

Give her to me!

I got her. I got her. I got her.

Yeah, go, go, go, go!

Come on, baby. Come on.

BABY CRIES

Who else is up there?

Having saved one child, he heads back into the blaze for another.

Having saved one child, he heads back into the blaze for another.

Having saved one child, he heads back into the blaze for another.

It's OK. It's OK.

It's OK. It's OK.

You're all out. You're all right.

Blackberry-16, got the girl out. Male is now coming out as well.

Blackberry-16, got the girl out. Male is now coming out as well.

Get that out, boss.

Thanks to his courage and quick thinking,

Thanks to his courage and quick thinking,

everyone made it out without major injury.

everyone made it out without major injury.

It's OK.

But the rescuers don't always escape without a scratch.

But the rescuers don't always escape without a scratch.

Illinois, home to some of America's largest cities

Illinois, home to some of America's largest cities

and expansive highways.

and expansive highways.

But its biggest heroes can be found in the smallest of places.

But its biggest heroes can be found in the smallest of places.

But its biggest heroes can be found in the smallest of places.

Hi, my name's Richard Jackson, and I live in Christopher, Illinois.

Hi, my name's Richard Jackson, and I live in Christopher, Illinois.

I've been on the fire department for almost 12 years.

I've been on the fire department for almost 12 years.

Most of the people that I know,

I've known since I was, like, a little kid.

Ever since he was a boy,

Ever since he was a boy,

Richard dreamt of becoming a firefighter

Richard dreamt of becoming a firefighter

and serving his small town.

and serving his small town.

My grandpa was a fireman for 25 years.

My grandpa was a fireman for 25 years.

My mom has a picture from when I was probably about five,

My mom has a picture from when I was probably about five,

where I had like one of those plastic helmets on.

where I had like one of those plastic helmets on.

With public service in their blood,

With public service in their blood,

it was no surprise when his brother James

it was no surprise when his brother James

joined the local volunteer fire department.

joined the local volunteer fire department.

My brother was actually living with me at the time

My brother was actually living with me at the time

when he joined the fire department.

I remember being a nervous wreck.

We're identical twin brothers,

so there's only, like, a five-minute age difference,

so there's only, like, a five-minute age difference,

but he always calls himself my big brother.

but he always calls himself my big brother.

With his big brother already running into the face of danger,

With his big brother already running into the face of danger,

it wasn't long before Richard joined him at the local fire brigade.

it wasn't long before Richard joined him at the local fire brigade.

it wasn't long before Richard joined him at the local fire brigade.

Definitely very nervous for those first few calls.

Definitely very nervous for those first few calls.

But once I started doing it, I was like,

this is one of the things that I was destined to do

this is one of the things that I was destined to do

is to help as many people as I can.

is to help as many people as I can.

After more than a decade as a volunteer firefighter,

After more than a decade as a volunteer firefighter,

Richard's closest brush with death was yet to come.

Richard's closest brush with death was yet to come.

It went out that it was a structure fire.

It went out that it was a structure fire.

It went out that it was a structure fire.

We don't know if there's people inside.

That's the one that makes your skin crawl.

The volunteers raced to the scene.

The volunteers raced to the scene.

The address, I knew, was four or five blocks from here.

The address, I knew, was four or five blocks from here.

The address, I knew, was four or five blocks from here.

As soon as we turned out onto Snyder Street,

As soon as we turned out onto Snyder Street,

I could see the smoke.

Without hesitation, Richard was on the porch,

Without hesitation, Richard was on the porch,

ready to enter the blaze.

I couldn't see, not even probably two feet into the house,

I couldn't see, not even probably two feet into the house,

and I just heard this, like, heavy cracking sound.

and I just heard this, like, heavy cracking sound.

I just felt a heavy weight on my back.

I just felt a heavy weight on my back.

And I didn't know if it was the entire house.

I fell and landed on my left knee, and it was excruciating pain.

I fell and landed on my left knee, and it was excruciating pain.

I fell and landed on my left knee, and it was excruciating pain.

I tried to crawl, and I couldn't get my legs up.

I tried to crawl, and I couldn't get my legs up.

I thought, my girlfriend, my daughter, my mom, my brother...

I thought, my girlfriend, my daughter, my mom, my brother...

It was like, I might not be able to make it out of this.

It was like, I might not be able to make it out of this.

And then I saw hands reaching under that roof.

And then I saw hands reaching under that roof.

And I just saw it lift up.

Then people just started grabbing me,

and I could actually see the daylight.

and I could actually see the daylight.

I'm out. I'm free.

Freed from the debris by a team of locals,

Freed from the debris by a team of locals,

Richard was faced with what just happened.

Richard was faced with what just happened.

And I stood up, and when I turned around,

And I stood up, and when I turned around,

I was in disbelief, because I saw the porch roof,

I was in disbelief, because I saw the porch roof,

that's what was on my back, and the whole front of the house.

that's what was on my back, and the whole front of the house.

I didn't know what had happened.

Unbeknown to Richard,

his twin brother had watched the entire catastrophe unfold.

his twin brother had watched the entire catastrophe unfold.

He literally just leans over down on his knees

He literally just leans over down on his knees

in, I could tell, relief that I'm OK.

And he said he turned around, and I was gone,

and he didn't know what had happened.

True to his nature, Richard wanted to race back into the flames.

True to his nature, Richard wanted to race back into the flames.

True to his nature, Richard wanted to race back into the flames.

I told him, "Patch me up," that I needed to get back to work.

I told him, "Patch me up," that I needed to get back to work.

He said, "You're not doing nothing.

"You're going to the hospital to get checked out."

I said, "I'm fine." He said, "No!"

Despite being crushed under the front of the house,

Despite being crushed under the front of the house,

Richard miraculously walked away with just minor injuries.

Richard miraculously walked away with just minor injuries.

Richard miraculously walked away with just minor injuries.

They did some checks on my head and neck,

but since I had all my gear on, I didn't take any damage.

but since I had all my gear on, I didn't take any damage.

Little did Richard know the whole ordeal had been caught on camera.

Little did Richard know the whole ordeal had been caught on camera.

Little did Richard know the whole ordeal had been caught on camera.

The police officers got me a copy of the body cam footage,

The police officers got me a copy of the body cam footage,

so I got to see it from their perspective.

so I got to see it from their perspective.

It was very unbelievable to see that many people running to help me

It was very unbelievable to see that many people running to help me

when normally I'm the one who's running to help people.

when normally I'm the one who's running to help people.

Now I've got people running to help me.

Now I've got people running to help me.

News of Richard's bravery quickly began to spread.

News of Richard's bravery quickly began to spread.

News of Richard's bravery quickly began to spread.

Just went like wildfire all through Facebook.

Just went like wildfire all through Facebook.

Just went like wildfire all through Facebook.

And the next day, it had already went into the millions.

And the next day, it had already went into the millions.

Despite a near-death experience,

Despite a near-death experience,

Richard's desire to help others hadn't been extinguished.

Richard's desire to help others hadn't been extinguished.

When anyone tries to call, you know, 911 for help,

When anyone tries to call, you know, 911 for help,

they expect someone to get there as fast as they can

they expect someone to get there as fast as they can

and help them in whatever way they can.

You know, they called for help,

and I was there to be able to be a part of that.

and I was there to be able to be a part of that.

The town of Christopher can sleep soundly at night,

The town of Christopher can sleep soundly at night,

with the bravery of volunteers like Richard in their neighbourhood.

with the bravery of volunteers like Richard in their neighbourhood.

If we see an animal in trouble,

for most of us, our instinct would be to step in

for most of us, our instinct would be to step in

and try to help if we can.

But sometimes, that means exhibiting some serious bravery.

But sometimes, that means exhibiting some serious bravery.

This 12-year-old girl in Queensland, Australia,

This 12-year-old girl in Queensland, Australia,

is out in the garden

letting her guinea pig have a wander around on the lawn.

letting her guinea pig have a wander around on the lawn.

But something's lurking in the bushes.

But something's lurking in the bushes.

A snake has grabbed hold of her beloved pet,

A snake has grabbed hold of her beloved pet,

and she desperately swings it around to try to free it.

and she desperately swings it around to try to free it.

Dad rushes to help, and, in seconds,

Dad rushes to help, and, in seconds,

the guinea pig is free and remarkably unharmed,

the guinea pig is free and remarkably unharmed,

while the snake quickly slithers off to find some prey elsewhere.

while the snake quickly slithers off to find some prey elsewhere.

Over in California, a full-scale rescue is underway

Over in California, a full-scale rescue is underway

for a horse that has somehow slipped down an embankment

for a horse that has somehow slipped down an embankment

and got itself stuck.

As night falls, it becomes clear that a new approach is needed,

As night falls, it becomes clear that a new approach is needed,

and a path up and out of the problem is the answer.

and a path up and out of the problem is the answer.

A helicopter lifts the heavily sedated creature to safety,

A helicopter lifts the heavily sedated creature to safety,

where a team of vets are on hand to step in.

where a team of vets are on hand to step in.

Eventually, the horse is taken home where it belongs.

Eventually, the horse is taken home where it belongs.

Mission successful.

Good boy.

But sometimes, it's not a team of professional animal rescuers

But sometimes, it's not a team of professional animal rescuers

who end up leaping into action.

who end up leaping into action.

I'm Will. I'm from the South Lakes, and I'm a caver.

I'm Will. I'm from the South Lakes, and I'm a caver.

Any spare time Will Burnett has

Any spare time Will Burnett has

is likely to be spent exploring a myriad

is likely to be spent exploring a myriad

of mysterious underground worlds.

of mysterious underground worlds.

What I love about caving is the adventurous side of it,

What I love about caving is the adventurous side of it,

the exploration,

going to places where not many people get to go to,

going to places where not many people get to go to,

and seeing all the fantastic things down there,

and seeing all the fantastic things down there,

like formations and hidden rivers underground,

like formations and hidden rivers underground,

and all that sort of stuff.

Just having a really good trip out with my friends, really.

Just having a really good trip out with my friends, really.

It's something that's taken him all around the country

It's something that's taken him all around the country

and even the globe.

But it was an outing a lot closer to home

But it was an outing a lot closer to home

that he was involved in back in the summer of 2025.

that he was involved in back in the summer of 2025.

He and his two friends Chris and Amy had headed to a cave

He and his two friends Chris and Amy had headed to a cave

in North Yorkshire called New Rift Pot.

in North Yorkshire called New Rift Pot.

There's various different obstacles to manoeuvre through and along,

There's various different obstacles to manoeuvre through and along,

and it goes for a long way underground.

and it goes for a long way underground.

So our goal was to sort of get down and recce this out.

So our goal was to sort of get down and recce this out.

Just a usual weekend exploration trip for the three of us.

Just a usual weekend exploration trip for the three of us.

They had begun their descent into the cave

They had begun their descent into the cave

and were about 20m below ground level

and were about 20m below ground level

when Will noticed Chris was peering down into the cavern.

when Will noticed Chris was peering down into the cavern.

He'd obviously spotted something below him that wasn't quite right,

He'd obviously spotted something below him that wasn't quite right,

so I asked him what was up, and he'd said, "We've got company."

so I asked him what was up, and he'd said, "We've got company."

I got a bit closer to him and looked down the pitch head,

I got a bit closer to him and looked down the pitch head,

and we could just see the back of a little white, curly sheep.

and we could just see the back of a little white, curly sheep.

and we could just see the back of a little white, curly sheep.

We've found ourselves a rogue caver down there...

We've found ourselves a rogue caver down there...

We've found ourselves a rogue caver down there...

Their first thought was, having fallen such a distance,

Their first thought was, having fallen such a distance,

the sheep must be badly hurt.

the sheep must be badly hurt.

But, thankfully, that wasn't the case.

But, thankfully, that wasn't the case.

There was no obvious injuries.

It was moving a little bit,

but it definitely sort of pinned itself into a corner

but it definitely sort of pinned itself into a corner

and didn't want to come out.

So, at that point, it was, "Right, let's get a plan together,

So, at that point, it was, "Right, let's get a plan together,

"and what are we gonna do from here?"

What indeed?

Especially as there was plenty that could potentially go wrong.

Especially as there was plenty that could potentially go wrong.

Where the sheep was, was kind of on a narrow ledge.

Where the sheep was, was kind of on a narrow ledge.

Our biggest fear was that the sheep

was going to be scared of us approaching

was going to be scared of us approaching

and try and work its way further into the cave system.

and try and work its way further into the cave system.

And, after where the sheep was,

everything got a lot tighter and narrower.

There was another drop of a couple of metres.

Our main thought process was "How can we do this?"

Our main thought process was "How can we do this?"

Our main thought process was "How can we do this?"

ensuring we're not gonna make anything worse.

ensuring we're not gonna make anything worse.

So, today, we're going to be rescuing a sheep.

So, today, we're going to be rescuing a sheep.

But the trio quickly worked out a plan of action.

But the trio quickly worked out a plan of action.

Amy ran back up the hill to try to raise the alarm,

Amy ran back up the hill to try to raise the alarm,

Amy ran back up the hill to try to raise the alarm,

while Will and Chris

used the equipment they had at their disposal to set about

used the equipment they had at their disposal to set about

trying to rescue the sheep,

who they'd named Beryl.

We pulled back out of the cave,

and we started rigging what we call a tension line,

and we started rigging what we call a tension line,

which is a tight rope up nice and high

so that as we were lifting Beryl up and out,

so that as we were lifting Beryl up and out,

we could attach her to it,

and we wouldn't be at risk of dropping her back into the cave.

and we wouldn't be at risk of dropping her back into the cave.

I think she's excited for her adventure.

I think she's excited for her adventure.

LAUGHTER

Using their caving gear to fashion a makeshift harness for Beryl,

Using their caving gear to fashion a makeshift harness for Beryl,

Using their caving gear to fashion a makeshift harness for Beryl,

it was then a question of hauling her back up to the surface.

it was then a question of hauling her back up to the surface.

And she played her part impeccably.

And she played her part impeccably.

She's such a... Good girl, Beryl.

Good girl, Beryl. Good girl, Beryl.

She was very docile.

We were sort of expecting it at any moment

We were sort of expecting it at any moment

that limbs would be flying all over the place,

that limbs would be flying all over the place,

but absolutely, almost very happy to see us.

but absolutely, almost very happy to see us.

Within no time, Beryl was once more back above ground

Within no time, Beryl was once more back above ground

Within no time, Beryl was once more back above ground

where she belonged,

apparently no worse off for her caving adventure.

apparently no worse off for her caving adventure.

She sprang into life and ran up

She sprang into life and ran up

and had a little bit of a limp,

but other than that, didn't seem to have any injuries at all.

but other than that, didn't seem to have any injuries at all.

Sheep rescue mission complete, they headed off home,

Sheep rescue mission complete, they headed off home,

but not before trying to alert Beryl's owner via social media.

but not before trying to alert Beryl's owner via social media.

but not before trying to alert Beryl's owner via social media.

We just popped a post on the local community Facebook group

We just popped a post on the local community Facebook group

with some pictures and stuff like that

and said, "Does anybody know the farmer?

"We've pulled the sheep out today.

"We just want to let them know

"so they can give it a proper check over and make sure it's all right."

"so they can give it a proper check over and make sure it's all right."

Everything sort of blew up a little bit from there, really.

Everything sort of blew up a little bit from there, really.

Locally, the post caused quite a stir,

Locally, the post caused quite a stir,

with people from around the area liking and sharing their post,

with people from around the area liking and sharing their post,

and then it amped up a bit more.

and then it amped up a bit more.

We started getting a few messages and phone calls,

We started getting a few messages and phone calls,

regional news and then national news,

regional news and then national news,

all wanting to cover the story and know about Beryl.

all wanting to cover the story and know about Beryl.

None of us at all were expecting it to go as crazy as it did.

None of us at all were expecting it to go as crazy as it did.

And it did mean the farmer's wife found out about the rescue

And it did mean the farmer's wife found out about the rescue

and got in touch, which led to a shocking discovery.

and got in touch, which led to a shocking discovery.

There'd been no sheep in that field for two weeks.

There'd been no sheep in that field for two weeks.

Poor Beryl had been down there for a couple of weeks

by the sounds of it.

But all's well that ends well, and Will is just pleased

But all's well that ends well, and Will is just pleased

at how their unexpected rescue mission turned out.

at how their unexpected rescue mission turned out.

I was happy to see her running off and enjoying the rest of the day.

I was happy to see her running off and enjoying the rest of the day.

Coming up...

a surprising runaway on the streets of Birmingham.

a surprising runaway on the streets of Birmingham.

That's where I saw the horns, and I was like, "Gosh, it's a bull."

That's where I saw the horns, and I was like, "Gosh, it's a bull."

What the hell?

ROGER ALLAM: We all know that feeling when you spot something

ROGER ALLAM: We all know that feeling when you spot something

out of the corner of your eye and do a double-take.

out of the corner of your eye and do a double-take.

Well, that was certainly the case here

Well, that was certainly the case here

for local residents in Tennessee.

for local residents in Tennessee.

Because there, in black and white,

Because there, in black and white,

trotting alongside the road, was a runaway zebra.

trotting alongside the road, was a runaway zebra.

He stayed on the loose for a whole week,

He stayed on the loose for a whole week,

becoming a bit of a local celebrity.

But eventually, he was captured,

and anyone who happened to look up to the sky that afternoon

and anyone who happened to look up to the sky that afternoon

were greeted with this -

the sight of a zebra being airlifted to safety.

the sight of a zebra being airlifted to safety.

Turns out it was someone's pet zebra

that had escaped from their backyard.

that had escaped from their backyard.

But sometimes, it's a less exotic animal out there causing havoc.

But sometimes, it's a less exotic animal out there causing havoc.

But sometimes, it's a less exotic animal out there causing havoc.

LAUGHTER

In North Yorkshire,

this flock of sheep must have been feeling a bit thirsty.

this flock of sheep must have been feeling a bit thirsty.

Much to the surprise of the staff in the local pub,

Much to the surprise of the staff in the local pub,

one afternoon, eight of them simply wandered in off the street.

one afternoon, eight of them simply wandered in off the street.

Oh, my God. They pooed!

Hannah, they've pooed. Oh, God!

Hannah, they've pooed. Oh, God!

It does not sound like they were the dream customers,

It does not sound like they were the dream customers,

so, thankfully, it was only a passing visit.

so, thankfully, it was only a passing visit.

I'm sure with that behaviour, they've been "baaarred" for life.

I'm sure with that behaviour, they've been "baaarred" for life.

As for our next tale, well, you could say it's a load of bull.

As for our next tale, well, you could say it's a load of bull.

The city of Birmingham,

home to the famous Bullring shopping centre.

home to the famous Bullring shopping centre.

Its well-loved bull statue is about as close

Its well-loved bull statue is about as close

as most Brummies would expect to get to the real thing.

as most Brummies would expect to get to the real thing.

But one morning in 2025,

But one morning in 2025,

people in the east side of the city were in for a bit of a surprise.

people in the east side of the city were in for a bit of a surprise.

people in the east side of the city were in for a bit of a surprise.

Train station cleaner John Cooper was one of them.

Train station cleaner John Cooper was one of them.

It was just a regular day. I got to the station.

It was just a regular day. I got to the station.

I just saw in, like, my peripheral vision on the side

I just saw in, like, my peripheral vision on the side

just something going past, like it was the back end of a horse.

just something going past, like it was the back end of a horse.

I ran outside.

I ran outside.

That's where I saw the horns, and I was like, "Gosh, it's a bull."

That's where I saw the horns, and I was like, "Gosh, it's a bull."

That's where I saw the horns, and I was like, "Gosh, it's a bull."

I just kind of panicked because you see bulls online,

I just kind of panicked because you see bulls online,

you see them very erratic and angry, stomping all over the place.

you see them very erratic and angry, stomping all over the place.

You don't know what's gonna happen.

John tried to call the police but couldn't get through.

John tried to call the police but couldn't get through.

What the...?

It was then that he started filming the bull on his phone.

It was then that he started filming the bull on his phone.

I just remember realising how calm it was,

I just remember realising how calm it was,

and then the van stopped in front.

That made my heart go a little bit,

cos I didn't know what was gonna happen next.

I thought it would cause problems

cos it picked up speed a bit heading towards the island,

cos it picked up speed a bit heading towards the island,

and, thankfully, it didn't.

and, thankfully, it didn't.

It's quite funny thinking about it.

'What the hell? That's going to cause some problems, that is.'

'What the hell? That's going to cause some problems, that is.'

It's just so strange.

John put the short clip online straightaway,

John put the short clip online straightaway,

hoping that it might help raise the alarm.

hoping that it might help raise the alarm.

I thought if I put this up on TikTok,

it's gonna get views from so many people that someone could see it

it's gonna get views from so many people that someone could see it

and do the appropriate action.

After, like, five, ten minutes,

it was getting 10,000 views, 15,000 views, and so on.

it was getting 10,000 views, 15,000 views, and so on.

Within three hours, John's video had reached a million views on Tiktok.

Within three hours, John's video had reached a million views on Tiktok.

Within three hours, John's video had reached a million views on Tiktok.

It would eventually hit more than 4 million.

It would eventually hit more than 4 million.

Meanwhile, the police were on the bull's trail.

Meanwhile, the police were on the bull's trail.

Eventually, his sightseeing trip around the city was curtailed,

Eventually, his sightseeing trip around the city was curtailed,

and he was rounded up by local council workers.

and he was rounded up by local council workers.

But the story doesn't end there.

Hey, gorgeous.

I was having my breakfast, having the morning scroll,

I was having my breakfast, having the morning scroll,

and it popped up on my phone, and it was quite funny actually.

and it popped up on my phone, and it was quite funny actually.

I turned around to my partner and said,

I turned around to my partner and said,

"I bet you we're already on that."

Sure enough, we already had a truck and trailer

that had been going through the night.

Louis works for Hillside Animal Sanctuary,

Louis works for Hillside Animal Sanctuary,

more than 250km from Birmingham, in rural Norfolk.

more than 250km from Birmingham, in rural Norfolk.

more than 250km from Birmingham, in rural Norfolk.

We've got 2,500 horses to look after, 300 pigs,

We've got 2,500 horses to look after, 300 pigs,

800 sheep and goats, and then 750 cows and bulls.

800 sheep and goats, and then 750 cows and bulls.

800 sheep and goats, and then 750 cows and bulls.

Are you ready? Yeah, go on.

Are you ready? Yeah, go on.

Here he comes.

After his colleagues went to collect the bull,

After his colleagues went to collect the bull,

Louis was there to greet him at Hillside.

Louis was there to greet him at Hillside.

LOUIS ON CLIP:He's in his new home, and he's safe forever now.

LOUIS ON CLIP:He's in his new home, and he's safe forever now.

'I was one of the first people on site that next morning.'

'I was one of the first people on site that next morning.'

He was a little bit nervous when he first got here,

He was a little bit nervous when he first got here,

and he sort of stayed away from people.

'He's having a munch...'

But as sort of time went on,

within a few days, when it was quieter,

he would come over, and he would allow us to stroke him

he would come over, and he would allow us to stroke him

and give him a pat on the nose and say hello.

and give him a pat on the nose and say hello.

They named him Liam, and he's settled in well.

They named him Liam, and he's settled in well.

He made himself at home quite quickly,

and then it was literally just a case of

he was nervous around people,

so we just kept working with him, go over, have a chat with him

so we just kept working with him, go over, have a chat with him

so that he gets used to people being around.

And it's not just people he's got used to.

And it's not just people he's got used to.

Two weeks after Liam arrived,

Two weeks after Liam arrived,

another rescue bull turned up on site, called Piglet.

another rescue bull turned up on site, called Piglet.

another rescue bull turned up on site, called Piglet.

It come to introducing them, which we were a bit nervous of.

It come to introducing them, which we were a bit nervous of.

You never know quite how it's gonna go.

They just ran around together. It was amazing.

They just ran around together. It was amazing.

Come to check them again about an hour later,

Come to check them again about an hour later,

and they were cuddled up asleep together.

So it couldn't have gone better, and now they're inseparable.

So it couldn't have gone better, and now they're inseparable.

They're constantly together.

It was like it was made to be, really.

It was like it was made to be, really.

The staff at Hillside believe Liam may have escaped

The staff at Hillside believe Liam may have escaped

from a backstreet abattoir,

which is why nobody's come forward to claim him.

which is why nobody's come forward to claim him.

So, from a narrow escape on the streets

So, from a narrow escape on the streets

of one of the UK's biggest cities,

to the chance to live out his days in the countryside

to the chance to live out his days in the countryside

with his new best buddy in tow,

with his new best buddy in tow,

this is one Liam who's definitely found his oasis.

this is one Liam who's definitely found his oasis.

He's definitely a firm favourite with the team here.

He's definitely a firm favourite with the team here.

He should live out his days happily, well-fed, well-watered.

He should live out his days happily, well-fed, well-watered.

He should live out his days happily, well-fed, well-watered.

And content, I hope.

Meanwhile, for John,

it's an encounter he won't forget in a hurry.

it's an encounter he won't forget in a hurry.

It sounds like there's not much chance he'll be allowed to.

It sounds like there's not much chance he'll be allowed to.

I still, to this day, I go to some stations,

I still, to this day, I go to some stations,

and they just go, "Morning, John. Seen any bulls lately?"

and they just go, "Morning, John. Seen any bulls lately?"

No. It's gonna be with me the rest of my life now.

No. It's gonna be with me the rest of my life now.

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