A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her. Brave Susan Copestick, 56, who has waived her right to anonymity, was sexually assaulted by her ex-boyfriend, Peter Drummond, 62, at her mother’s home in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, in November 2014. After trapping her inside the house, Peter threatened Susan with a knife and subjected her to a degrading sexual ordeal.
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
At first glance it might look like someone has taken their revenge on the makers of those infuriating insurance ads .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .