UPDATE: Steven Santiago Pulled Man From Tracks, Then Got Hit by Train

The story below went up several weeks ago.  A story at this link reports that Mr. Santiago has succumbed to his injuries.

http://gothamist.com/2012/02/26/good_samaritan_who_saved_drunken_fi.php


This kind of thing remains high-risk, and this is a case in point.  Last reported in critical condition with serious head injuries, Mr. Santiago was able to get another person clear, but did not leave enough time to get himself to safety.  A link contained in this article leads to a bit more information.  Hopefully Mr. Santiago will recover.
http://gothamist.com/2012/01/10/man_who_saved_drunk_from_si_train_t.php

Jacqui O'Conner Braves Live Powerlines in Bid to Help Balloon Crash Victims

This was risky business.  Often High-Tension lines can kill without even being touched.  If moist, the ground around them can become sufficiently electrified to incapacitate anyone nearby.  This was a terrible tragedy, and Ms O'Conner and her friend showed a lot of moxie to even try to help.

http://m.smh.com.au/world/nz-hot-air-balloon-crash-11-killed-20120107-1pozl.html?page=2

Shankar Maity On the Mend After Saving Hopital Patients from Fire

I failed to include the link to his actions the first time that I mentioned Mr. Maity.  You can learn more about what he did at this link.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2704663.ece

But now it appears that he and many others who volunteered to help may be offered jobs as a way of saying "thanks".  Good to hear!

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/amri-fire-mamata-offers-jobs-to-youth-who-rescued-patients/1/164187.html

Faced with a Fire Rescue, Jason Weinrich Does all the Right Things

This is one to learn from!  He called 911 first (READ THAT AGAIN!) stuck to a path that was clear, stayed low to avoid the smoke and flames, and followed the sound of the victim's voice.  Super!

http://www.wlwt.com/r/30074694/detail.html

Shane Ward Honored for 2010 Rescue From Burning Car

If the Canegie Hero Fund elects to honor someone, it means he or she braved some really hazardous conditions.  We don't have a lot of detail on exactly what it was like, but an overturned car, already aflame, with three people inside is pretty dicey.

http://amarillo.com/news/2011-12-14/fund-honors-amarillo-man-saving-lives

Shankar Maity Hospitalized After Saving other Patients

This young man spent hours in a toxic environment helping others to escape.  Now his life is at serious risk as the after-effects of gas exposure take their toll.  Hopefully he will pull through.

Thrown Back By Explosion, Soldier Keeps Trying to Help Victim

What kind of person not only goes into the burning cab of a big-rig to help a stranger, but then returns to the vehicle after getting blown back by igniting fuel?  Perhaps we will find out who the mystery soldier from Lewis-McChord was in the coming days.

http://www.examiner.com/military-community-in-national/jblm-warrior-risked-his-life-to-save-driver-on-interstate-5

Photo Courtesy of Washington State Patrol