rescue
Highland festival recognises “outstanding contributions” of two search and rescue dog teams
A HIGHLAND festival has recognised the “outstanding contributions”‘” of two special novice search and rescue dog teams to mountain culture throughout Scotland. The Fort William Mountain Festival gave the teams from the Search & Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) Scotland the Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture – Special Anniversary Award, sponsored by Burns Pet […]
Lifeboats launched to rescue grounded trawler at Kylerhea Narrows
A RESCUE effort involving lifeboats and aircraft was launched after a fishing trawler ran aground at the Kylerhea Narrows. Both Kyle and Mallaig RNLI volunteers and a UK Coastguard helicopter were called after the 22 metre vessel, with a crew of seven on board, ran aground on rocks off Kylerhea on Tuesday 16 January. Kyle […]
Heartwarming moment Scots offshore workers work together to rescue trapped seal
A HEARTWARMING video shows the moment a group of Scots offshore workers rescue a seal that had become trapped on their vessel. The group of workers initially spotted the mammal trapped in what appears to be the ship’s moon pool – an opening at the base of the hull, giving access to the water below […]
The Cats Whiskers secures £150,000 to create the purr-fect rescue shelter
CAT rescue and rehoming shelter The Cats Whiskers received a £150,000 funding boost to expand its facilities and take care of over 150 animals. Based in Alloa, the non-profit charity supports cats and kittens as well as owners who may find themselves struggling to care for them. Established in 2018, The Cats Whiskers was set up […]