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When retired police horse Dottie collapsed on icy ground and couldn't stand, specialized rescue training made the difference between panic and a successful save. The 29-year-old mare is alive today because her barn manager took a course she hoped never to use.
A tour boat captain and passengers sprang into action when a 65-year-old man fell into the icy Chicago River, performing CPR until he regained consciousness. Their quick response and monthly emergency training turned a life-threatening situation into a story of survival.
DC Fire and EMS turned the frozen Anacostia River into a life-saving training ground this week. Their practice drills prepare first responders to pull people to safety when winter conditions turn deadly.
Firefighters in Bloomington, Illinois are preparing to save lives this winter by training for frozen lake rescues across the city's 50 to 100 bodies of water. Their specialized boat glides across ice to reach victims before hypothermia sets in.
A new organization just gave coastal fishermen in Ghana's Volta Region 60 life jackets and emergency training that could prevent drowning deaths at sea. The Fisherfolk Sustainability Network launched with a mission to make fishing safer as climate change brings more unpredictable weather.