The June 24 collapse killed at least 97 people, and at least one more person believed missing in the disaster has yet to be identified.

The spirited dog appears to be no worse for wear, other than having possibly 'lost a pound or two' and being 'terribly stinky,' according to her owners.

After two and a half hours, the woman was finally out of her predicament and was soon on her way to the hospital.

The aircraft was helping to battle the Cedar Basin Fire in Mohave County north of Phoenix when it crashed, according to KPHO-TV.

'I was really lucky to be able to do what I did, and what I did was not right. It put people in a difficult situation. I was desperate.'

The rest of the crew rigged up a crane to support the man's body and keep him upright, and they called for reinforcements.

Whether the cat knows how much it's loved, at least it didn't have to use one of its nine lives thanks to firefighters and a caring owner.

A building collapse in Washington, D.C, led to a 90-minute rescue effort to free a trapped construction worker.

Authorities commended the two good Samaritans for contacting them and not trying to rescue the dog themselves.

Smith also said they made sure to cover the entrance with wire so that no other doggies find themselves in a similar situation.