They were rescued by helicopter.

They rescued the boy from drowning.

He had the good fortune to be rescued from the burning building.

The passengers were taken off the sinking ship.

They were hanging tight until the police came to rescue them.

She did not eat anything until she was rescued.

Tom saved her from the fire.

A stewardess was rescued from the wreck.

Heavy rain throughout the night has hampered efforts to rescue survivors from the stricken ferry.