Tony McGinty

Akron, Cleveland

Program Director at iHeartMedia

Husband. Father. Mornings on @981wkdd. Overnights on @wmms. (Insert inspirational quote here)

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Specialized Team Rescues Teen & Dogs Trapped In Abandoned Well

3 days ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

On Saturday, a 15-year-old in California was rescued after getting trapped in an abandoned mine shaft while trying to save two family dogs that had fallen in. The teen climbed down about 15 to 20 feet into the shaft and wasn’t able to get back out.
Doctor On Plane Saves Life Of Fellow Passenger Having Stroke Mid-Flight

3 days ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

During a flight from Turkey to Mexico, 35-year-old Maricela Hernandez Quezada suffered a stroke mid-air, losing the feeling in her tongue and the ability to speak. Fortunately, a doctor on board recognized the signs and saw that she was immediately administered oxygen. He then persuaded the crew to divert the flight and make an emergency landing in Houston.
Teen Who Can’t Swim Saves Drowning Man At Beach With Family’s Help

4 days ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

Jacksonville, Florida, 17-year-old Brandon Williams recently rescued a man from drowning at Jax Beach with the help of his family. On Saturday evening, Brandon and his father, Kay Williams, along with his younger brothers Zayden and Kyson, were spending time at the beach when Zayden noticed a man struggling in the water and alerted his dad. Although Brandon can’t swim, he immediately ran into the ocean to help the man, later identified as Jeremiah.
Officer Rescues Woman Trapped In Car Engulfed In Flames

1 week ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

Early Sunday morning, an officer with the Goodyear, Arizona, Police Department performed a heroic rescue after witnessing a fiery crash on Interstate 10 in the West Valley. While returning from booking a suspect, the officer saw a woman trapped in a burning car, honking her horn for help. He ran to the vehicle, broke the driver’s side window, and pulled her to safety. In the process, the officer attempted to put out the fire with his bare hands, sustaining serious burns.
Teens Heading Home From Prom Save Family From House Fire

1 week ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

A group of high school students recently rescued a family from a house fire while the teens were returning from prom. After leaving the dance early to meet friends, Aiden Kane, Morgan Randall, Donato Jellenichr, and Tyler Sodj spotted a garage fire in Marcy, New York. Aiden’s girlfriend Morgan first noticed the flames, prompting the group to stop and help. Donato called 911, Tyler ran to check the fire, and Aiden knocked on the front door.
Aussie Dad Tackles Armed Man Trying To Rob Jewelry Store

1 week ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

Last week, a 31-year-old Australian dad made a bold citizen’s arrest of a would-be thief armed with a hammer. While out on a shopping trip with his partner in Bendigo, Victoria, local builder Anthony Haby heard what sounded like gunshots and screams coming from a nearby jewelry store. He rushed into the store, where he saw a 20-something man smashing glass display cases with a hammer. Without hesitation, Haby tackled the man to the ground and pinned him until police arrived.
Bearded Dragon Wakes Owner To Save Him From Fire

1 week ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

A Washington State man is crediting his pet lizard with saving him from an apartment fire. Earlier this month, Donald Hale was asleep on the couch of his Federal Way home when a fire broke out. Hale didn’t hear the smoke alarm, but fortunately, his pet bearded dragon, Spike, did, and used his long tail to repeatedly hit him in the face, alerting him just in time. “If he [didn’t] wake me up, I [wouldn’t] be here talking to y’all,” he says.
Teacher Intervenes To Stop Stabbing Of High School Student

2 weeks ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

A social studies teacher at Monache High School in Porterville, California is being praised for stopping an armed attacker who stabbed a student in his classroom. On Monday morning, a 19-year-old former student who’d been expelled the previous year walked into Robert Sundre’s classroom and stabbed a 15-year-old girl in her leg before the teacher intervened by charging at him with a chair, causing him to flee. Sundre says he reacted instinctively when he saw the attack.
Mom Saves Family Of Strangers From Burning Home

2 weeks ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

Early Wednesday morning in Des Moines, Iowa, Katy Beeson noticed a home on fire while driving with her daughter. She immediately sprang into action, banging on windows and yelling to alert the occupants, determined to wake the family so they could safely exit the home. Another passerby joined Beeson, knocking on the front door as she continued trying the windows. After a few tense minutes, a woman inside responded and confirmed that everyone was getting out safely.
Gamer Stops Teens’ Mass School Shooting Plan Across The Country

2 weeks ago | wmms.iheart.com | Tony McGinty

Earlier this month, a tip from a teenage video gamer helped authorities thwart a mass shooting at a California middle school. The gamer from Tennessee overheard a 14- and 15-year-old discussing the attack during an online game and reached out to law enforcement, leading Tehama County Sheriff's deputies to execute a search warrant on a home in Cottonwood. There they found bombs, firearms, a manifesto detailing plans for the attack, and a hit list of more than 100 people.

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