Japan Earthquake 2011: Survivors Share 'Miracle' Stories (PHOTOS)

As the death toll from Friday's colossal earthquake and ferocious tsunami continues to rise, some remarkable survival tales have begun to emerge as rare bright spots amidst the devastation in Japan.

Among the cases which are being praised as modern miracles: one four-month-old girl who had been swept from her parents' arms in the shattered village of Ishinomaki was pulled from the rubble virtually unharmed, while one 60-year-old man clung to the roof of his home before being rescued at sea Sunday. One family even returned to their destroyed home to find their two loyal dogs waiting for them on the grounds.

View remarkable survivor stories from Japan's earthquake here:

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A four-month-old girl who had been swept from her parents' arms in the shattered village of Ishinomaki when the deadly wave crashed into the family home was pulled unharmed from the rubble three days later.

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A four-month-old girl who had been swept from her parents' arms in the shattered village of Ishinomaki when the deadly wave crashed into the family home was pulled unharmed from the rubble three days later.

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[ywcachieve]

05:35 PM on 03/19/2011

Awww, a baby. Bless her little heart.

[erinker]

03:37 PM on 03/19/2011

That 4 month-old baby survived the tsunami unharmed and then THREE DAYS alone? That's incredible! Are her parents still alive?

[StephenJK]

06:26 AM on 03/18/2011

The dogs.....gets me every time. They, too, are citizens of Japan.

But, these stories are a testament to the human spirit. It is strong and not easily extinguished. My prayers and love to the citizens of Japan. Hold on!

[Jasmine Bumgarner]

05:05 PM on 03/17/2011

Hey.. Do you know if she was swept away on Friday? Because, in the Bible, when Jesus dies, he arises three days later.. Just like that girl.. And he died on a Friday.. Just an interesting connection..

[Jasmine Bumgarner]

05:10 PM on 04/18/2011

:)

[PoliSci2008]

02:01 PM on 03/17/2011

It so wonderful to hear people and animals are being rescued. And the solider's smile say it all!

[wassilij]

02:19 AM on 03/17/2011

In light of the earthquake that occurred in Japan.....The HAARP program needs to be shut down AND dismantled immediately. The type of research being performed there is dangerous to humankind in my opinion.

[db08]

06:02 PM on 03/16/2011

A baby who survived against all odds...a very bright light in so much despair.

[SofaKing22]

04:25 PM on 03/16/2011

Wonderful stories of survival. I pray for those still there and those that have gone on to a better place. My heart goes out to Japan.

[FZliveson]

01:28 PM on 03/16/2011

Thank you Huffington Post. In a world that sells sensationalism, fear and horror, this article highlights the indefatigable human spirit and demonstrates one of our most noble qualities, empathy.

Averting sensationalism is the new form of sensationalism. It is so refreshing and worthy of our attention.

[Komal Jujaray]

01:10 AM on 03/17/2011

kool !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Komal Jujaray]

01:18 PM on 03/16/2011

Hey thatz really a miracle ............ that baby is really sweet n lucky one to survive........

[Ptama]

12:23 PM on 03/16/2011

That's a miracle baby, that rescuer looks so happy

[iammykl]

11:20 AM on 03/16/2011

Where's CNN to do a live interview? Three days alone beats 20 hours of walking for a loved one.

[colah]

07:50 PM on 03/16/2011

They are taking applications for in-the-field reporters. Why dont you go sign up there Peter Parker.

[CoastalNC]

11:04 AM on 03/16/2011

As much horror has come from this situation, it is really wonderful to hear of the "good" stories.

[hyperion126]

11:00 AM on 03/16/2011

It is good to read these stories.

[MohammedAbbasi]

10:51 AM on 03/16/2011

Cute! And beautiful story