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New Hampshire Fish and Game honored conservation officers for mountain rescues, lifesaving action and public service, including awards for Mark Ober, Ryan Harris, Robert Mancini, Christopher McKee, James Cyrs, Joseph Canfield and Zachary Abrahamsson.
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Fourteen people were rescued or assisted to safety from flooded Alabama caves after Jackson County responders, Hollywood police, cave rescue teams and swift-water teams coordinated during a flash flood emergency.
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Manteo Police Sergeant Billy Deaton, Officer Shannon Epps and Officer Dalton Gross were honored with Lifesaving Awards after a condominium fire evacuation and a vehicle-in-water rescue.
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ThinBlueNews remembers Border Patrol Agent Sean M. McDonough of the U.S. Border Patrol, whose line-of-duty death followed a medical emergency during marine unit water training.
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Westminster Police said Animal Management Officer Wood used a leash and towel to lift Luna from a deep golf course pond before the dog was evaluated and reunited with family.
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Elkton Police Officer Warren Kuhl received a lifesaving plaque and pin after local reports said he used an AED during a May 9 cardiac emergency at Ackerman Memorial Park.
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ThinBlueNews remembers Wildlife Officer Julian L. Keen, Jr. of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on the anniversary of his End of Watch, June 14, 2020.
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New Hampshire Fish and Game honored conservation officers for mountain rescues, lifesaving action and public service, including awards for Mark Ober, Ryan Harris, Robert Mancini, Christopher McKee, James Cyrs, Joseph Canfield and Zachary Abrahamsson.
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Norwalk police said Marine Unit officers rescued the sole occupant of a burning sailboat near Greens Ledge Lighthouse before firefighters extinguished the blaze.
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Goshen Township officers Russell Batey III and Zachary Hodgson were honored after using an AED and CPR during a May cardiac-arrest call in Green Township.
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Rangeley police, fire, Franklin County deputies, Maine wardens, U.S. Border Patrol and citizen Jim Higgins were credited in a search that found Brian Shorey alive near Mooselookmeguntic Lake.
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The Savannah Police Department has just welcomed their newest member, and it’s not a human! Meet “Goose”, the SPD’s newest therapy dog. Goose is a 11 week old Labrador puppy, who will be providing emotional support and comfort to those in need in the Savannah community. In this blog post, we’ll be taking a closer look at Goose and how he will be making a difference in the lives of many.
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