rescuer

Everyday

A rescuer is a person or animal who saves someone or something from danger. tree →

In the lessons

In safety lessons and news: firefighters, lifeguards, mountain rescue teams and coastguards are rescuers. In first aid: a rescuer must first check that it is safe for themselves. In stories: the rescuer is often the hero. Phrases: brave rescuers, mountain rescuers, the first rescuer at the scene.

Examples

• The rescuers pulled the boy from the icy river. tree →
• A dog was the rescuer of the lost hiker. tree →
• Rescuers searched the mountains all night. tree →
• The rescuer must stay safe too. tree →
• The children thanked their rescuers. tree →
• Lifeguards are trained rescuers at the beach. tree →
• Great was the king’s surprise and happiness when he beheld his lost wife stand before him, and in gratitude to her rescuer he loaded him with gifts. tree →

Note

Countable: a rescuer, rescuers. Ending -er (one who rescues). Safety rule: a child should not jump into water to save someone — shout for help, call the emergency number, and throw something that floats. A rescuer who gets hurt cannot help.