all new today on "right this minute" -- a woman plunges on to the tracks at a train station. just not paying attention. how fellow commuters try to save her from what's headed her way. >> oh! hey, guys. we have a new drop-off -- >> a back-to-school message for parents dropping off kids. >> there's always one person who doesn't do it right. >> the viral video guide to dos and don'ts. >> that's annoying. don't do that. a police officer tries to help a skunk with something on its head. >> partner's getting a good laugh out of it. >> see if this brave lady can finally pull it off. plus, your step by step to hot brownies. and these girls are about to see somebody who's been gone -- >> six months! >> the surprise reunion that's right around the corner.

?? you need a bit more -- in your day? these videos should do the job. the first is from melbourne, australia. keep an eye on the lady in the white sweater. way past the yellow safety line. you see as people rush up and grab her arms and legs, pull her back on to the platform. like she wasn't paying attention. as you see in the video and it's described, as well, the person is just not paying attention. t like she was able to stand up, and they were able to pull her. or she would have been in a world of trouble. >> fortunately she was able to escape. we head over to colombia where this crane is helping to lift up a huge concrete barrier. there's another crane right next to where we are. and everything's going according

>> oh, my gosh! it barely missed those workers! >> yeah. well spotted, christian. you see, these guys are standing right there. as the crane starts to tip off, these guys are left with only the option of either getting crushed or jumping into the valley. fortunately, as it falls, at the last minute it pulls it a bit further out. and you see how close it was to crushing those workers. [ cr this rescue very intense. you see that little things off in the distance? it's stuck in a cup. it's a skunk! yes. pepe la pew. >> who is he going after,

>> i think i've been in that same predicament. >> these cops spot it. they're here to protect and serve even a skunk! oh, get away! get away -- dude! >> every time it turns, she's in the line of fire. >> yeah. [ laughter ] >> i can't stop. >> of course, they're cracking up watching this go down. >> the partner's getting a really good laugh out of this. >> i can't stop. >> this skunk also has its head caught. >> now you got to run because that things is ready to spray. look at the tail. >> back is arched like i'm ready to fire. >> you okay, little guy? >> it's funny when the cup comes off, he's like -- >> right. >> this poor guy runs to the bushes. all is well.

you okay? for some it is back-to-school time. parents, rejoice. there's one thing parents don't rejoice about. that's the drop-off section where parents drive in and drop their kids off because there's always one person who doesn't do it right. >> guys, we have a new drop-off procedure at the elementary school. based on my experience this morning, it's a little confusing. i thought i'd make an informational video so everybody can get on the >> beth mason has this extremely high-tech steps of the drop-off procedure. >> you won't believe how many people can't get it right. >> what's jamming things up? >> common sense is not present. why are people not going to the front? there's six spaces, but they'll go to number six. >> that's what beth addresses. i had to do it a few times -- go to the front!

demonstrates the right way and the wrong way. >> we're going to drive in, and whatever cars are in front of you, you stop and let your kid out. >> she says it's okay if your kids have to walk from the end of the drive-thru lane to the school. >> 15 feet. >> if you pull in, it makes sense. we'll drop our kids at the door. that's annoying. don't do that. >> i'd be dropping them a block or two away because i wouldn't want to get in the mess of the school. >> your kids would want you to drop them a couple of away. >> we'll walk all the way, dad. we don't need to get in the car -- >> it's okay because they have legs and can walk. you might say, beth, i want to watch my kid walk into the building. do you know what you're going to do? park your car -- >> yes! >> somewhere else, and you can walk them to the building, and then you can watch them the whole way. >> there you go. back-to-school time. very easy. follow the basic rules. >> everybody's on the same page

-- we can do it. this is fascinating and slightly sad, yet really cool to see. check out that enormous tree. the majority of the video shot by a perspective. arborists with the rope up and over. they start the lead rope to begin their ascent. >> when you see the person climbing,ou of how big the tree is. >> that's the question, how big is the tree? >> the tree which is more than just a tree, it's famous in canada. it's known as big lonely doug. big lonely doug is 216 feet tall, more than 12-foot diameter at its largest. it's the second largest douglas fir in canada. this particular one found on vancouver island.

idea of this video -- to bring attention to the process of clearcutting. the canada government still allows it. and the arborial collective and ancient forest alliance are trying to sign petitions to protect trees like this, to protect ancient growth forests because they're so important to the global ecosystem. >> i'm watching, and there's nothing you can do. people are doing this legally. >> there is something you can do. you can speak up and sign their petition at ancientforestpetition.co visit the website at ancientforestalliance.org. ?? get ready for an all-new pokemon go experience. >> you get to play pokemon go with grandma? that's awesome. >> find out if they'll be trading in knitting needles for the love of the game. >> aww. >> yeah. pokemon. [ laughter ] ?? and what's inside -- >> your ear? >> putting ear wax candles to

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>> the grandkids have been playing around. she heard of it. one figured out, oh, that's what they've been doing. but now they have to learn the game so they can play it. >> how fun, to play pokemon go with grandma! awesome. >> totes awesome! now they're setting it up -- >> 47 minutes to log on. >> yeah. couldn't get her birthday. she's like, it only goes back as far as my wedding date. >> the app. it gives old people a great excuse to get outside. >> it's not strenuous. the hardest part is working a smartphone. >> yeah, pokemon. >> i'm going to do it with my mom. i'm inspired now.

if this video doesn't get your adrenaline going, i don't know what will. you're in a boat, seven people. class-four rapids. this is a river, and the video was posted in chile. >> keep going! keep going! swimmer! >> man overboard. watch, everybody was paying attention. everybody got in on it. >> hang on! >> they rescued him. you guys, not the only rescue of the adventure. check this out. they're in a canyon, and they're close to the somebody else falls out. >> oh! >> this time the person with the camera. >> that's why he did it. every time i've done it you end up in the water. there's a rush, it's scary. when you get in, you're like, i survived. >> you expect it. >> yeah. >> rescued easily. >> see how it's a catch boat? you get in the middle, i'll pull you in. cool. let's drop it down a notch. this is a kayak rescue. nobody fell off. they woke up and realized one of

they found it. one guy bravely takes a rope, jumps in, and swims to it. >> rescuing a kayak. >> rescued a kayak. >> now they've got to pull him in. [ laughter ] >> just go full -- >> there's nothing you can do. >> kayak pulling, a new sport for the 2020 olympics. >> they're men. we're just children. >> the kayak is successfully home. what's insideou some of us have wax stuck in there. there's a popular process called candling that claims to take the ear wax out of your ear, to clean your ears out. our friend, sean, from the youtube channel and his friends and ours see what's inside, they tested this whole things out. dan and lincoln went and bought candles. >> this is what candling is like. >> they stick one of these wax candles in his ear.

bottom of it. light it, and the idea is you hold it 45 degrees, and that wax, the warm, hot air is supposed to draw the wax out. does it work or not? the fda says nah. >> all i feel is regret. >> after sean goes, they get a bunch of people in the station, sean's work space, to get it. including dan from what's inside. he turns off the lights to make it more ?? >> falling everywhere. >> there's a couple of close calls with hot when we come back and fire near people's hair. once the candles burn down, this is what it's about. what's inside. let's find out. >> what is that? >> they cut the candles open and start finding these dark balls of oozing grossness. that things is like a worm of wax. here's the issue -- is it, or isn't it? >> cut open one of the candle that's hasn't been burned.

>> that's the trick. that's what the guys at once inside do. and there's a debate because they did cut one open that hadn't been stuffed in an ear. they found a similar substance inside. so there's some theory going on that maybe it's just some bees wax inside these candles, and it's leading you to think it's drawing out gobs of earwax. >> that mean the rest that wasn't in this, in the ear, i added more crap? >> did anybody to verify? >> dang, gayle. >> if you think it works for you, great. but there's definitely some debate. the future olympic sport -- >> a little bit of gymnastics and diving. >> watch this -- >> whoa! plus -- >> it's so hot!

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>> jessica has a remedy for that. >> i'm going to make brownies in the crock pot. >> yeah! >> amen! >> said brownies. that's all i need to know. >> first we take spray and spray that around the crock pot. then mix up some brownie mix in a bowl and pour that right to the crock pot. >> and you're done? >> no, one more step. >> turn it on. two more steps. >> then we're going to add our hot water and mix, and you'll pour it on top, no stirring. turn that bad boy on high. allow it to cook. >> mm. >> that's what we need. >> we have brownies! [ applause ] >> i love this part of the job. >> oh! >> ice cream. >> excuse me. this is when it comes right out of the crock-pot. it's almost a lava cake. >> is there anything different

compared to the oven? >> the consistency's a little different right now. if you let them set in the fridge, they'll be the exact consistency of what you put in the oven. if you take it right out, it's more fluffy and fudgier. >> who are you calling fudgy? >> what about when it comes to cooking time? how long does it have to be inside? >> 2.5 hours. >> but i had it at a party once. one of the ladies brought them over when the party started. by dessert, it was ready. >> christian has had questions for me. >> i'm too busy eating. this is almost gone. >> if you want to make this recipe at home, go to rightthisminute.com, click on tv show or go on to our mobile app. it might be the last week of the olympics, but i've got sports i want to see -- the first, elevator diving. watch this. lines up for the jump. >> and with a complex move, it's performed perfectly.

>> all the judges, the gold medal going to megan from vernon, connecticut. >> yes. >> a little bit of gymnastics and diving. >> yes. >> you stick with the theme. i also want to see some roller gymnastics. check this out. this is from my favorite user name on instagram ever. that's awesome. she's showing how she practices in the gym first. practicing forward splits and heading down to the roller skate park. boom. >> that' she didn't stick the first or second, how about the third? >> okay. easy enough. how about if we put a twist in there, as well? practicing again and showing how hard work pays off. i'm after time after time she tries, and then sticks it. [ cheers ] >> practice makes perfect, and that's proof right there. >> i want to do this, too. [ cheers ] ?? the tiny reunion with

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reunions on this show are generally super awesome. these two, if they don't make you cry, you don't have a heart. >> she threw down the gauntlet on that one. >> in this first video, we're in an airport. little ilie is there for a surprise. keep an eye on this woman over here and >> surprise! >> aww. >> little eli looks back up to his mom, and he's like, wait, is this my surprise? mom says, it's okay, hug her. watch the hug. >> missed you. >> okay! >> and -- >> what's the story? >> these two have been -- i don't know if i can s friends.

were born 17 months ago. they ended up having to part ways because they belong to military families. you know you have to relocate every once in a while. what the moms did was plan a weekend where they could rendezvous and spend a weekend together. they said that they had a fantastic time. they're looking forward to doing it again. this next video, we're in a school, lots of kids going back to school. watch. >> hi! >> o "mom!" in shock. shea haven't seen her for six months. this is their reunion. >> they are shocked when they saw her. >> hugs. >> aw. >> you ain't seen nothing yet. >> you're killing us. we also get to see the moment that mom comes home and says hello to that baby who was taking a nap. >> hello. >> and there's a moment there

remember me? that's got to be hard. >> yeah. oh. >> she remembers. she's like, mom, i was asleep. i had to gather my situation up. i was dreaming. okay. >> oh. this got me. that's all for today, guys. don't worry. we'll see you next time for

plus a man is found dead after this house fire. what investigators believe he was doing there! and -- we are monitoring the latest on those historic floods in louisiana....several people are dead and thousands more without a home. right now -- our 13 first alert weather team is closely watching the sky and those unsually hot temps in the valley. good afternoon las vegas -- i'm alert chief meteorologist bryan scofield. bryan --- how long are these winds going to last?? (ad-lib) the first of three systems that will affect area weather this week is currently passing to our north and will keep things breezy tonight. breezy winds will stay in the forecast tomorrow as another small system starts to push into the area. high temps will drop to 107 tuesday and wednesday and we'll stay in the breezy category as that system continues to push