Tag: recovery
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Pueblo teen injured in suspected DUI crash begins long road to recovery
Before the crash that upended his life and put three of his friends in the hospital, Kamen Guida was a high school senior preparing to march across the graduation stage and accept his diploma from Pueblo South High School. A hardworking honor student and two-sport athlete, his future seemed without limits. Now, his world has…
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‘Worst situation we’ve ever seen’: Peyton-based nonprofit rescues 165 dogs, starts road to recovery
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save National Mill Dog Rescue, an animal-welfare nonprofit based in Peyton, recently rescued more than 160 neglected dogs from hazardous, unsanitary living conditions that shook even the most seasoned veterinary professionals. “In our 18 years of…
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‘Worst situation we’ve ever seen’: Peyton-based nonprofit rescues 165 dogs, starts road to recovery
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save National Mill Dog Rescue, an animal-welfare nonprofit based in Peyton, recently rescued more than 160 neglected dogs from hazardous, unsanitary living conditions that shook even the most seasoned veterinary professionals. “In our 18 years of rescuing over 24,000 dogs, this was the worst situation we’ve…
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Monument veteran commends VA for support after paralyzing bike accident
After a biking accident five years ago, Mark, a retired Army officer, didn’t fully grasp the seriousness of his injuries. In his daze, he felt certain he was going to recover. But the accident left him paralyzed from his neck down and bedridden. He was uncertain if he would ever taste food again. Right after…
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After terrorist attack, daughter’s death, suicide attempts, Colorado veteran pledges to help others
When terrorists blew up Marine Corps barracks in Beirut and killed 241 troops, Keith Hairston was among the sailors who volunteered to help recover bodies. The damage was severe following the Hezbollah truck bombings in the Marine Battalion Landing Team headquarters during 1983, he recalled. “I’m talking about body bagging arms, body bagging legs, heads,” Hairston…
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Body of missing paddleboarder found in Rampart Reservoir
A water rescue team from Colorado Parks and Wildlife recovered a body from Rampart Reservoir on Aug. 24, according to a news release from the state agency. The family identified the deceased as Otis Forrest Jr. Forrest leaves behind a girlfriend and two rescue dogs, according to a GoFundMe page. “Otis was a bright light…
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Body of missing paddleboarder found in Rampart Reservoir early Sunday
A water rescue team from Colorado Parks and Wildlife recovered a body from Rampart Reservoir, west of the Air Force Academy, early Sunday, according to a news release from the state agency. The recovery comes following an hours-long effort, initiated Saturday afternoon, to find a paddleboarder who fell into the water and failed to resurface.…
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Expect delays on I-70 near Glenwood Springs Wednesday, CDOT says
Drivers planning to use eastbound Interstate Highway 70 between Rifle and Glenwood Springs Wednesday or Thursday should use an alternate route or plan for “significant delays” as recovery crews work to remove a FedEx truck from the Colorado River, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. “Motorists should plan for the possibility of an eastbound…
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Recovery programs adjusting to new treatment approach
COVID-19 isolation brings obstacles for recovery groups.