

Rescue Cam
2020-12-02 · 21 min / episode · Not rated
An incredible, no holds barred look at some of the most shocking and intense life or death rescues, standoffs, animal saves and close calls from across the country and beyond. The series highlights human and animal rescues carried out by both professional and citizen heroes, with stories told through footage captured on cell phones, bodycams, dashcams, and security cameras that showcase the outrageous, at times comical, and often unimaginable rescues happening every day.
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- Dan Cesareo
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- Big Fish Entertainment
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- Returning Series
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