Saturday, 31 October 2026 Updated 29 min ago
The News Engine
Latest
Lifestyle Canada

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.

Image accompanying the story: Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
Image: BBC News · via BBC News

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, BBC News reported.

Key details

Location
Canada · Americas
Reported by
BBC News
First reported
Key names
Rocky Mountains, Canadian
Section
Lifestyle

Sources

This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:

Read the full story at BBC News

Spotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced

Related Stories