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Canada Discontinues 55-Year-Old Avalanche Dog Rescue Program in Rocky Mountains Amid Budget Cuts
The Canadian government has ended a 55-year-old avalanche dog rescue program in the Rocky Mountains, citing budget cuts. The decision has sparked outrage among rescue workers and families who relied on the program for locating missing hikers and children. The move is seen as a significant setback for search and rescue operations in the region.
The program, which operated for five decades, was instrumental in rescuing numerous individuals in the Canadian wilderness. Avalanche dogs had a proven track record of success, often locating missing persons in remote and treacherous terrain. The government has not provided specific financial details for the decision, nor has it announced plans to replace the program with alternative methods.
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PublicBritish Broadcasting CorporationOct 30, 09:00 PM
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrageA 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.
PublicBBC WorldOct 30, 09:00 PM
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrageA 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.