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2020264 minPGdocumentary

Extreme Rescues

2020264 minPGdocumentary

Real-life heroes capture harrowing rescues in high-stakes moments.

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Real-life heroes capture harrowing rescues in high-stakes moments.

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Nick Millerdirector

Andrew Parkindirector

Tom Streithorstcast

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Footage of real-life rescues captured by the rescuers themselves as they put their lives on the line saving others.

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