ichidan verb
scoop up and rescue; pick up and save
Used for physically lifting someone or something out of danger, such as from water or a difficult situation, with a nuance of rescue.
消防士が川から子犬を救い上げた。
The firefighter scooped the puppy out of the river and rescued it.
彼は倒れた友人を救い
He picked up his collapsed friend and took him to the hospital.