Confused and disoriented raccoon covered in ice found wandering in field February 25, 2026 It was the saddest sight. An ice-covered raccoon was spotted trudging alone across a snowy field in Ontario’s cottage country. Simcoe County Emergency Animal… Continue Reading
From ice baths to blood popsicles, see how zoo animals keep cool during a heat wave July 31, 2022 We all have our techniques. Fans. Air conditioning. Feet in buckets of cold water. Ice packs. Ice cream. A dunk in a pool or… Continue Reading
Emergency workers pull two deer from icy river in Moose Jaw November 17, 2020 It’s the time of year in northern climates when rivers and lakes begin freezing. It’s also the season when animals can find themselves trapped… Continue Reading
Deer rescued from icy lake in British Columbia January 21, 2020 Attacked by a coyote and then stranded on ice, this was certainly one lucky buck. The young mule deer was spotted on Skaha Lake… Continue Reading
Animals falling through thin ice rescued across Manitoba November 10, 2019 As winter starts to stake claim on the Canadian Prairies, officials are reminding people to keep their pets away from bodies of water. While… Continue Reading
British tourists swerved to avoid hitting animal in Canada, ended up in the U.S. and jailed October 15, 2019 A British couple and their three-month-old son have been arrested in the United States after they accidentally drove across the border while on a… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Bear goes slip, sliding away on summer snow in Glacier National Park August 7, 2019 Sure it’s the middle of summer, but don’t tell this grizzly bear that. Glacier National Park in northwest Montana recently posted a video of… Continue Reading
Colorado firefighters save deer from icy lake April 21, 2019 It was around 7:30 in the morning when a woman called 911 in Colorado about a deer trapped in the ice. Evergreen Fire Rescue rushed… Continue Reading
Firefighters in Ohio rescue dog from ice-covered creek January 21, 2019 It was a textbook icy-water rescue caught on video. As a woman yelled, “Thank you! Thank you!” firefighters in Blue Ash, Ohio pulled a… Continue Reading
Arctic fox hopelessly trapped on sea ice saved by fishermen July 17, 2018 Alan Russell usually fishes for crab, but one recent trip ended with a most unusual catch. Fittingly, the fisherman from Fox Harbour Newfoundland and… Continue Reading
