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CTV News
42 minutes ago
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Timmins police trying to rescue a baby moose
Timmins police officers were on the scene at Rae Hill on Tuesday afternoon trying to help a baby moose. Timmins police officers are on the scene at Rae Hill on Tuesday afternoon, trying to help a baby moose. 'Timmins Police Service (is) assisting the MNR with locating a newly born moose calf in the area (80-100 pounds) with no mother,' police said on social media. Rae Hill 2 Timmins police officers were on the scene at Rae Hill on Tuesday afternoon trying to help a baby moose. (Supplied) Moose rescue3 Timmins police officers were on the scene at Rae Hill on Tuesday afternoon trying to help a baby moose. (Supplied) Once it's captured, police said it will be brought to the Parry Sound - Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Then it will be 'rehabilitated and released.'
CTV News
an hour ago
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Local rescue evacuates dozens of animals from Northern Ontario wildfires
Lost Boys Hope, a non-profit rescue in Barrie, known for rehabilitating wildlife from remote northern communities has taken in 36 of 52 animals in danger of active fire zones. (Lost Boys Hope) As the fires continue to burn across Northern Ontario, many families are being forced to evacuate and make heartbreaking decisions including leaving beloved pets behind in order to get to safety. Lost Boys Hope, a non-profit rescue in Barrie, known for rehabilitating wildlife has taken in 36 of 52 animals from remote northern communities in active fire zones. Lost Boys Hope Lost Boys Hope, a non-profit rescue in Barrie, known for rehabilitating wildlife from remote northern communities has taken in 36 of 52 animals in danger of active fire zones. (Lost Boys Hope) The local shelter is responding urgently as communities in northwestern areas including Sandy Lake and Deer Lake face mandatory evacuations due to the fast-spreading flames. According to Northern Reach Network in Thunder Bay, a total of 52 animals were rescued this week; 47 dogs and five cats are now being transported to southern parts of the province. Lost Boys Hope Lost Boys Hope, a non-profit rescue in Barrie, known for rehabilitating wildlife from remote northern communities has taken in 36 of 52 animals in danger of active fire zones. (Lost Boys Hope) With limited resources and time, first responders are rescuing as many animals as possible, though many are being left behind as families flee to safety. 'A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this transport happen — it takes an incredible team of rescuers, fosters, volunteers, and partners working together to make this kind of impact possible,' shared a spokesperson from Lost Boys Hope. To manage the urgent influx, Lost Boys Hope is calling on the public for support. The shelter is actively seeking foster homes and financial sponsors around the community. Lost Boys Hope Lost Boys Hope, a non-profit rescue in Barrie, known for rehabilitating wildlife from remote northern communities has taken in 36 of 52 animals in danger of active fire zones. (Lost Boys Hope) The rescue was not an easy one, with dozens of pets in dire need of evacuation. 'You opened your homes and hearts, providing safe havens, endless love, and crucial care that prepared these animals for this life-changing trip. Your compassion is truly the backbone of our rescue,' shared a member of Northern Reach Network out in Thunder Bay. 'The need is great, and the work is far from over,' the organization emphasized. 'But together, we will keep fighting for the animals, and for the people who love them.' To learn more about these precious rescued animals or to become a foster parent, click here. Related Articles:
CBC
19 hours ago
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Stowaway porcupine travels by helicopter, plane, boat and truck on nearly 2,000-km round-trip across B.C.
A stowaway porcupine is back home in northern B.C. after a 2,000-kilometre trip by road and air across the province. The young female was dubbed "Mackenzie" after the B.C. community about 100 kilometres north of Prince George where she is believed to have stowed away in the wreckage of a small plane crash. Details of the crash have not been released due to privacy reasons. The porcupine was only discovered after the wreckage was taken to a salvage yard in Kelowna — more than 800 kilometres away from Mackenzie — first by helicopter, then by boat and a flat-deck trailer. When the porcupine was unwilling to come out from beneath the pilot's seat, workers at the yard called on the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society for help. "This is definitely a first," said society president Eva Hartmann. "That she was transported so far is definitely unusual." Hartmann said rescue volunteers had to sedate Mackenzie in order to get her out of the wreckage, and then gave her a quick examination. Finding she was healthy, they took her back to their facility in Summerland where they posted online about her plight, including the need to transport her back to Mackenzie, as rehabilitation centres are required to release wildlife close to their original homes. They were contacted by the volunteer group Big to the Rescue, which offers transport to animals in need. Mackenzie was taken to the airport in Penticton, B.C., and given to pilot Jayson Biggs, who flew her back to Mackenzie where conservation officers released her into the woods. "That was probably the longest day of flying I've ever had," Biggs said in a post on social media, calling the release a "big, big success." The post included footage of Mackenzie walking into the forest. Hartmann said porcupines are generally solitary creatures so despite having a once-in-a-lifetime story, Mackenzie probably wouldn't be telling it to anyone.
CBS News
28-05-2025
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Rescue video of entangled bird highlights rising toll of fishing gear on South Florida wildlife
A video posted by the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station showing the rescue of a night heron caught in fishing line has drawn more than 13,000 views in less than 24 hours-and renewed attention to the growing impact of fishing-related injuries on native wildlife in South Florida. Rescue captured on video The Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, located near North Bay Village, shared the footage on social media, showing the bird dangling from a tree as volunteers coordinated their rescue plan. "We don't know how long the bird had been there. He was alive. You could see he was alive because he was trying to fly away and release himself," said Marianna Niero, the station's communications manager. Despite their efforts, the night heron did not survive. Niero said such rescues have become almost a daily occurrence at their center off the 79th Street Causeway. Human impact behind most injuries So far in 2025, the station has rescued 1,047 animals. According to the organization, 90 percent of those injuries are caused by human activity-most of them fishing-related. "I can tell you that 70 percent of our seabirds come in with some kind of injury or sickness that is due either to fishing line or a fishing hook. Or something related to fishing," Niero said. Pelicans, seagulls, and night herons are among the most frequent patients. In one case, a bird returned with an orange band on its leg, indicating it had been treated at the facility before. Plea for responsible fishing Niero emphasized the importance of simple actions that could prevent these injuries. "For people who go out and fish to just dispose properly of their fishing gear because it's super dangerous for wildlife," she said. She also noted that South Florida's ongoing development is making matters worse, with habitat loss forcing animals into closer contact with people and urban hazards. "With much of the habitat being dismantled for development, animals get caught in the crosshairs of everyday human life," she said.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Sad find in dam sparks warning about daily problem in Aussie bush
Scratched, tired and frustrated, after an hour chasing an animal with a busted leg through the bush, Manfred Zabinskas believes something needs to change. Like clockwork, he'll get a call every day that roaming pet dogs have attacked a kangaroo, inflicting serious wounds that need to be treated. When the veteran wildlife rescuer spoke with Yahoo News on Wednesday, he had an orphaned joey in his hands that he was trying to keep warm as cool evening air set in. 'The dog ripped the joey out of her pouch. He leg was hanging off by a thread of skin. And I lost her in an ocean of blackberries and lamandra,' he said. 'I just had to give up and leave her to the foxes. It's sh**.' Just yesterday, he took in a juvenile kangaroo that had been chased into a dam by two dogs. 'They were from a neighbouring property and were allowed to roam by their irresponsible owners,' he wrote on social media last night. Related: Sad but 'truly incredible' detail in kangaroo photos shows hidden bonds among mob The youngster was brought into their care after it was pulled from the mud. 'The little kangaroo joey was exhausted, cold, caked in mud, and terrified. His eyes bulged with fear, but he was too weak to fight or to resist yet another plunge into water,' Zabinskas wrote. 'But this time, the water was warm and soothing, and there was no barking from predators. As we washed the little boy, filthy water flowed from his body, and the fear gradually flowed from his eyes.' Related: Today show slammed for joking about kangaroo attacked by dog Speaking later with Yahoo, Zabinskas confessed that 'things are tough'. If the joey he was holding survives, it'll need regular feeding for a year, something that's hard for most busy people to commit to. While many pet owners do the right thing. Sadly there are many who think it's natural for their dogs to roam in the Australian bush, where they attack and chase marsupials that evolved without the skills to avoid these introduced predators. He's issued a plea for dog owners who visit or live in the bush to do the right thing and keep their pets under supervision. 🐟 Hunt for rare Aussie fish not seen since 1990s 📸 Rare Aussie creatures photographed coming to surface for 'super cool' battle 🌸 Bid to end centuries of 'confusion' around plants at centre of $5 billion industry With his Five Freedoms Animal Rescue shelter already full, he's unsure how he's going to find the time to care for his latest arrivals. Everyone else who volunteers their time to care for the animals around Trentham, northwest of Melbourne is in the same situation. 'We've run out of homes for the joeys,' Zabinskas said. 'I don't know what we're going to do. But it is what it is.' Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
