Firefighters from several local fire departments took part in an ice rescue training on Friday. The firefighters learned the ...

An avalanche in the French Alps on Wednesday killed four Norwegian skiers swept away by the off-piste torrent of snow and ice ...

Dogs are known for their loyalty, intelligence, and their natural drive to work. We've seen service dogs performing ...

Reba, an avalanche rescue dog in training at Schweitzer, Idaho, has an unusual tradition to kick off each morning.

But unlike past trips, the dogs noticed ducks upon the icy pond and bolted after them. Soon, both dogs had fallen in the ...

Last week, the Salzburg Mountain Rescue's avalanche dog team trained for emergencies in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. With an ...

The animals might be the best chance of survival for skiers buried in avalanches, which have killed more than 100 skiers in ...

But the reality is, the search and rescue teams at these resorts are imperative to help keep people safe and rescue those who ...

In Siviez in the Swiss canton of Valais, only about 20 mountain enthusiasts took the avalanche dog handler training course ...