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Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage

BBC World News·October 30, 2026·1 min read
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage

Canada has ended a 55-year-old avalanche dog rescue programme in the Rocky Mountains as part of government budget cuts, sparking outrage. The programme had found missing hikers and children in the wilderness. The decision removes a critical safety resource, and critics are voicing concerns about the impact on future rescue operations.

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