The prolonged cold has given rescuers much more work
This winter's severe cold has significantly increased the workload for rescue services in Estonia as people rely more on traditional heating methods.
In JÅ«rmala, a woman has had 25 dogs taken from her kept in darkness and cold; the animals are recovering in a shelter
In JÅ«rmala, 25 dogs were rescued from appalling conditions where they were kept in cold, dark surroundings without basic necessities.
HS: Skier's Fingers Frostbitten – Border Guard to the Rescue
A skier suffered severe frostbite on their fingers and required rescue by the Lapland Border Guard in extremely cold conditions.
Rescue operation after missing person in Orkland
A rescue operation is underway in Orkland, Norway, for a missing person who became separated from a friend during the night.
Saved a dog from freezing to death, but now could go to jail in North Carolina: 'I would do it again'
A rescuer faces potential jail time in North Carolina for rescuing a dog from extreme cold, sparking a debate on animal welfare and Good Samaritan laws.
Two people in the sea by Bryggen in Bergen
Two individuals were retrieved from the water at Bryggen in Bergen, one of whom is unconscious while the other is cold but unharmed.
Rescuers follow snowy paw prints to abandoned house and make heartbreaking discovery
Rescuers in bitter cold followed paw prints to an abandoned home, where they found a distressed dog requiring medical attention and its companion.
Lizard rescued after being buried in snow in the USA
A tegu lizard was rescued in Rhode Island after being found buried in snow.
VIDEO: seal rescues pup trapped in layers of ice and uses unusual technique to keep it alive
A remarkable scene of maternal care is showcased as a harp seal travels about a kilometer under the ice to rescue its pup, which became trapped between two layers of unstable ice, amid extreme cold temperatures in northern Asia due to climate change.
The Epa Heroes Were Awarded by the Minister
A group of friends in Vittangi, led by Ante Blind, received a medal from Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin for rescuing a 92-year-old man from severe cold temperatures.
Cold Protection Tent Set on Fire: Five Sleeping Homeless People Rescued from Burning Cold Igloo
A cold protection tent was set on fire in Kaiserslautern, leading to the heroic rescue of five sleeping homeless individuals by a witness; a 50-year-old man has been arrested and is accused of attempted murder in six cases.
Iguanas in Florida are completely falling from trees
Cold weather in Florida has caused iguanas to go into a state of shock and fall from trees, with local company Iggytrap collecting over 1,500 iguanas since Sunday.
THE RESCUE SERVICE WARNS ⟩ This common heating habit does not actually keep you warm, but could kill you in your sleep
As cold winter weather leads to increased heating in many Estonian homes, the risk of carbon monoxide buildup rises, especially when heating systems are misused or neglected.
Unexpected find: A resident of Raplamaa saved four freezing roosters from the roadside
A local resident in Hageri discovered four abandoned roosters by the roadside on a cold evening, suggesting they were intentionally left there.
Animals are starving due to severe frosts. Rescue stations in Central Bohemia are filled with exhausted birds
Rescue stations in Central Bohemia are overwhelmed with exhausted birds as they struggle for food amidst severe frosts.
People love the adorable way these huge animals are protected from the cold
Women near a wildlife rescue center in India have devised a creative method to keep huge animals warm during freezing winter temperatures.
Breitenberg in Allgäu: Family with child and dog rescued in freezing temperatures
A three-member family with a toddler and a dog was rescued from Breitenberg in Pfronten after being stranded in freezing conditions and missing the last lift down the mountain.
Severe Cold Temperatures Approaching, 'Black Ice' Appears on Roads. HGSS Rescued Family
In Zagreb, heavy snowfall has caused traffic issues across Croatia, with the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) rescuing a family amid the adverse weather conditions.
Frost has claimed another victim among the homeless in the Czech Republic, rescue workers report
A homeless man died in freezing conditions in Teplice, with another case of possible hypothermia reported in Brno, as extreme cold weather persists in the Czech Republic.
Vendée: firefighters rescue a teenager who fell into a frozen lake
A 13-year-old boy was rescued by firefighters after falling about 20 meters from the shore into a frozen lake in La Roche-sur-Yon, prompting a warning from local authorities about ice safety during the cold weather.