Since 2007, Gideon Mendel has been strapping on waders, flagging down boats, and taking his Rolleiflex film camera into floodwaters around the world. His ongoing project features seemingly serene portraits of flood victims in unexpected places. The project is Mendel’s personal response to climate change, taking viewers beyond statistics and into the experiences of people around … [Read more...] about Drowning World: Gideon Mendel’s Portraits of Flood Victims
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Rescuers rush to save drowning animal – shocked by discovery
The volunteers at Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue are busy helping vulnerable animals in the UK. But one day, they received a particularly alarming call. Not long ago, many concerned individuals reached out to Cleethorpe Wildlife Rescue after spotting a helpless animal lying face down in a muddy ditch. Realizing the urgency, the organization swiftly dispatched a team of … [Read more...] about Rescuers rush to save drowning animal – shocked by discovery
Sheep Preserved Intact After Drowning in Canal
A sheep has been found preserved intact after drowning in a small canal in Denmark. The sheep's back was exposed and rotted away, leaving the spine and a portion of its ribcage visible. However, the portion of the sheep below the surface of the frigid water has been preserved intact. The sheep was found in the meadow-swamp Tøndermasken, in southern Jylland. The discovery was … [Read more...] about Sheep Preserved Intact After Drowning in Canal
Firefighters rescue drowning baby deer from lake — thank you
Firefighters are sometimes stereotyped as “saving cats from trees,” and while there’s a lot more to the job, there’s some truth to that: firefighters often come to the rescue of animals in need. These heroic actions can save animals’ lives. That was the case recently, as one firefighter crew came to the aid of a baby deer drowning in a lake. According to a Facebook … [Read more...] about Firefighters rescue drowning baby deer from lake — thank you
Drowning dog hangs desperately and hopes to be saved –now watch when she sees her rescuer
Seeing animals suffering or in trouble has always broken my heart. They’re so helpless and innocent and depend on us for so much. Some time ago Animal Aid Unlimited in India received a report about a dog that had fallen into a deep well. Exactly how long the dog had been there is unclear, but based on her condition, it was clear it had been a while. Seeing … [Read more...] about Drowning dog hangs desperately and hopes to be saved –now watch when she sees her rescuer