Source: AFP, January 18, 2018 A pair of Australian swimmers on Thursday became the first people to be rescued in the ocean by a drone when the aerial lifesaver dropped a safety device to distressed teens caught in rough seas. Australia is leading the use of the technology in surf lifesaving, with dozens of drones being… Continue reading Australia lifesaving drone helps rescue drowning teens
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Deadly mudslides sweep across Southern California, rescuers search for victims
Source: Christopher Weber and Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press, January 10, 2018 At least 13 people have died in mudslides and flash floods that ripped through Southern California Tuesday. A storm that slammed a California coastal community is over. The search for its victims is not. Authorities in Santa Barbara County were still trying to reach new areas… Continue reading Deadly mudslides sweep across Southern California, rescuers search for victims
Missing snowmobilers found alive on mountain near Revelstoke, B.C.
Source: The Canadian Press, January 7, 2018 REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Police say two young men are lucky to have survived after they got lost snowmobiling and were forced to spend the night on a mountain near Revelstoke, B.C. RCMP Cpl. Thomas Blakney said the men, both 24-year-old Kelowna residents, were reported missing Saturday afternoon when… Continue reading Missing snowmobilers found alive on mountain near Revelstoke, B.C.
Snowy owl pulled from SUV grille slowly healing, says animal rehab centre
Source: CTV News, January 3, 2018 A snowy owl that became lodged inside the grille of a truck after colliding with the vehicle on a Saskatchewan highway is showing signs of recovery. The white raptor suffered several injuries, including a concussion and a fractured left wing, after striking a woman’s SUV last week. Now, staff… Continue reading Snowy owl pulled from SUV grille slowly healing, says animal rehab centre
Snowmobilers rescue moose buried in deep snow
Source: The Canadian Press, January 3, 2018 DEER LAKE, N.L. — A group of snowmobilers pulled out their shovels to free a stuck moose after spotting its head poking out of freshly fallen snow in western Newfoundland. Jonathan Anstey, who owns a snowmobile riding clinic, said he and about seven other riders set out on… Continue reading Snowmobilers rescue moose buried in deep snow
A Christmas Kitten Rescue is all in a Days’ Work for KAWS
Christmas Kitten Rescue Silent Night was playing quietly on the radio as Delee Decap made the chilly trek from Kindersley to the small community of Brock. It was Christmas Eve, and she was off to save the lives of three kittens. Delee’s eyes took on a far-away look as she thought back to the day… Continue reading A Christmas Kitten Rescue is all in a Days’ Work for KAWS
Six-year-old boy’s quick thinking helps save diabetic mother’s life
Source: CTV News, December 11, 2017 A vigilant six-year-old boy is being heralded by his community with a “Citizen Life-Saving Award” for quick-thinking that helped save his diabetic mother’s life. In May, Denise McCormack was at home with her son Ronan Male when her blood sugar levels dropped, causing McCormack to have trouble speaking. With… Continue reading Six-year-old boy’s quick thinking helps save diabetic mother’s life
Viral video showing rescue of dog that fell through ice a warning: Swift Current fire chief
Source: CBC News, December 2, 2017 Ice is too thin for either people or pets, fire chief warns Swift Current fire Chief Denis Pilon says a video he posted on Facebook this week, showing members of the city’s fire department and RCMP rescuing a dog that had fallen through ice, should serve as a warning to Saskatchewan residents to… Continue reading Viral video showing rescue of dog that fell through ice a warning: Swift Current fire chief
Alberta officer rescues women who went into river to stop dogs attacking deer
Source: The Canadian Press, November 30, 2017 LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – A dog walk in southern Alberta ended with a police officer rescuing two women from a river. Police in Lethbridge got a call Wednesday around noon about four dogs attacking an injured deer near an off-leash dog area in the north end of the city.… Continue reading Alberta officer rescues women who went into river to stop dogs attacking deer
B.C. dogwalker, three dogs recovering after helicopter rescue
Source: Jonathan Forani, Special to CTVNews.ca, November 23, 2017 The B.C. dogwalker who was found alive after spending two nights lost in the Coquitlam backcountry is recovering following her rescue by helicopter. Annette Poitras, 56, was hiking with three dogs on Monday, when she fell because of what rescue workers deemed poor footwear and slippery conditions.… Continue reading B.C. dogwalker, three dogs recovering after helicopter rescue