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Searchers find 6-year-old boy lost in woods in SD

June 13, 2013 in The Daily Republic

HISEGA (AP) A 6-year-old boy who wandered from his southwestern South Dakota home with his dog and became lost in the woods was found unharmed about two hours later. Continue Reading

Teenager rescued from rushing South Dakota creek

May 28, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Canton Assistant Fire Chief Kyle Lease says the boy was in the water for about 30 minutes before being brought to safety.
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Assisting a hawk

May 22, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

VERGAS, Minn. Zach and Dan Ramsey’s turkey hunt was a bust, but they did bring home a bird an injured osprey.
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Lost 3-year-old Custer boy was protected by pet dog

February 28, 2013 in The Daily Republic

CUSTER (AP) A 3-year-old boy who wandered away from his western South Dakota home and became lost in the woods was protected by his dog, authorities say. Continue Reading

When the fire rages: Dickinson PD’s Jeremy Moser saves resident from burning trailer

January 16, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Lying on his back in an entryway to his mobile home, Duane Decker didn’t have much time. Continue Reading

Column: Happy Dog Year!

December 31, 2012 in EOT Focus

My year 2012 will be remembered for three things and those are adopting my new best friend, the joy she brought to my life and what I learned during the process. Continue Reading

Rescue on hold for stranded pelican

November 15, 2012 in West Central Tribune

NEW LONDON Rescue efforts are on hold for a lone pelican stranded on a small, frozen lake west of New London.
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Wessington Springs native helps save life in race

October 11, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Dr. Carl Dean reacted quickly when fellow runner collapsed during race Sunday. Continue Reading

Agencies take part in ROV training

August 30, 2012 in The Jamestown Sun

It was back in December 2011 when the body of drowning victim Darrin Ackerman was recovered from the Jamestown Reservoir using a remote operated vehicle (ROV) that was brought in 350 miles east of the city from Duluth, Minn. Continue Reading

Man rescued at Badlands National Park

July 2, 2012 in The Daily Republic

INTERIOR (AP) Officials used a rope system to lift a 78-year-old man who had fallen more than 40 feet down a steep slope at Badlands National Park in southwestern South Dakota. Continue Reading