Videos of the week: Last-minute rescue, a death-defying slide and some playful pets
In this week’s selection of videos, we see the moment one lucky woman was rescued from her car just before it was swallowed by a sinkhole.
Plus, tennis superstar Roger Federer proves he is a man of his word in a heartwarming video with a young fan.
And a courageous 93-year-old wing-walker shows us that age is nothing but a number.
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Enjoy!
Dramatic rescue
Firefighters and bystanders in Texas rescued a woman trapped in her car, minutes before it was swallowed by a sinkhole.
Too close for comfort
This water park in China has started limiting visitor numbers after thousands were dangerously crammed in a wave pool.
Tweet from @USATODAY
Federer’s promise
In 2017, tennis great Roger Federer made a pinky promise to a young fan that he would continue playing long enough to share the court with him. Five years after Zizou’s brave request, Federer kept his promise.
Betty takes flight
A fearless 93-year-old British pensioner has strapped herself on top of a plane to raise money for a local hospice. Betty Bromage is no stranger to the skies, this is her fifth wing-walk.
Ori is here
At long last, Healesville Sanctuary’s precious baby tree-kangaroo, Ori, is out of the pouch
Tweet from @ZoosVictoria
Reflection confusion
The saying must be true … you really are your own competition.
Tweet from @dog_rates
Watch your tone!
One thing is for sure, we don’t want to get on this cat’s bad side.
Tweet from @DontShowYourCat
Up up and away
Watch this daredevil go down a slippery slope and make quite the splash.
Tweet from @WUTangKids
Calculated risk
This cat is determined to latch on. Might we suggest a trampoline?
@alyshafruits The last jump cracks me up. #catmom #diycattoy #catsoftiktok #kittensoftiktok #kittens #catvideos ♬ Cats on Mars – Seatbelts
Burrow greetings
Come a little closer, this adorable wombat has a secret to tell.
