rescuer

Example Sentences

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One rescuer told reporters the effort was now one of recovery rather than rescue, though a more senior official later insisted that a formal decision had yet to be made.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"The area is not owned by anybody," Laotian rescuer Baeng, who requested one name be used for security reasons, told AFP news agency.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

An Australian animal welfare group is seeking a heroic dog with an appetite for adventure for a full-time position as a koala rescuer.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

A rescue helicopter retrieved the body of the 78-year-old volunteer rescuer while the body of the 62-year-old rescuer was found on the sand, police said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

And then she made a face of disgust when she realized that with Nailer’s bad arm, Pima was going to be the rescuer after all.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi