Survival is when a person, organization, etc. continues to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being in a difficult or threatening situation.

Rescue refers to operations that usually involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury. Rescue operations are sometimes supported by special vehicles such as fire engines and might include the use of special tools such as search dogs or helicopters.

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magazine article: Rescue at Sea - the RNLI "Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea!" Read article

word game: Idioms with "Save". Do this jigsaw puzzle and learn different idiomatic expressions that include the word "save". Play game

story: River. The river is never what it seems. The river changes. And so, of course, do people - especially after an experience on the river one day ... Read story

cartoon: "That boat down there looks like a snowdrift." "Why?" "Because ..." See cartoon

poll: "Who should pay for rescue operations involving thrill seekers?" See results

trivia: Proverbs: It is safest to sail within reach of the shore. (Dutch) See more rescue trivia

links: Wikipedia: rescue See more links

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