These stories of people being rescued from Hurricane Harvey will restore your faith in humanity

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Jesus Rodriguez walks alongside a kayak carrying Gloria Garcia after rain from Hurricane Harvey flooded Pearland, in the outskirts of Houston, Texas.

Texans have never seen anything like Hurricane Harvey. The storm pummeled the state with castastrophic flooding and winds topping 130 mph over the weekend.

Amid the devastation, the people of Texas and surrounding states have come together to rescue strangers from their homes and shelters. Their stories show tremendous bravery - and the photos and videos of the events will restore your faith in humanity.