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Canada stops using ‘avalanche dogs’ for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage

A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.

Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage — image via BBC News World feed — Credit: Storywire

Attributed summary

A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.

Read the original report — BBC News World

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