rescuer
noun
- person who rescues something from harm or danger
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛskjuːə(ɹ)/
noun
Etymology: From rescue + -er.
- A person who rescues someone or something.
“As Tarzan’s heavy hand fell upon his shoulder the priest dropped his victim, and turned upon her would-be rescuer.”
“[…] an opportunistic relative masquerading as his rescuer, […]”