An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter. Terry McCarty was just six years old when he was engulfed with flames after his brothers filled a bowl with kerosene, which was set alight and accidentally knocked on to him. After the accident, the 29-year-old from Hawthorne, Nevada, endured 58 operations as well as cruel taunts from bullies who called him Freddy Krueger, because of the scars on his face, body and arms. But Terry was determined to overcome the harrowing experience and bravely became a firefighter to face the fears that crippled his confidence for years.
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .