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.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
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This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .