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A 16-year-old was rescued from the Hoosick River after being found clinging to a rock just upstream from a waterfall. Forest rangers and first responders worked together to pull off a challenging rescue that saved the teen's life.
In Rajasthan, India, 25,000 sacred groves are protecting biodiversity through spiritual beliefs instead of forest rangers. An NGO is now fighting to preserve these ancient oases as they face mounting threats from development.
When a 58-year-old man went silent during a solo winter hike in the Adirondacks, a massive team of forest rangers launched a dramatic helicopter rescue that saved his life. His story is a powerful reminder of how prepared emergency teams can bring someone home safe even in the harshest conditions.
A wild elephant stuck in muddy ground near Coimbatore got a second chance at life thanks to quick-thinking forest rangers and heavy machinery. The dramatic Sunday morning rescue shows what's possible when communities work together to protect wildlife.
Forest rangers in India spent nearly three weeks trying to reunite a three-month-old elephant calf with his herd before giving him a safe new home at a specialized care facility. The baby elephant now has dedicated caretakers and another young elephant companion as he grows stronger.