Local Girl Scout Troop Donates Oxygen Masks for Pets to Detroit Lakes Fire Department

Feb 9, 2021 | 11:11 AM

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – Detroit Lakes firefighters will now have the ability to help family pets during fire calls thanks to a local girl scout troop.

Girl Scouts from Troop 993 used proceeds from their nut and candy fundraiser to donate oxygen masks specifically designed to be used on pets and animals.

Detroit Lakes Fire Chief, Ryan Swanson says the donation gives the department the ability to try to revive pets in an emergency, “They gave us three different sized masks, so now we have them and carry them on our rescue truck. If there is an incident and a pet is involved we have a way to get oxygen into their system and hopefully revive them.”

The Department hopes they don’t have to use the masks, but if they do, they say they now know they’ll be able to provide the best care possible.

Minnesota State Patrol honors civilians and law enforcement officers for heroic acts

The various acts of heroism ran the gambit, from pulling people from burning cars, to administering lifesaving first aid, to getting impaired drivers off the road.

Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan 'on ice'

The Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to put the city’s plan “on ice.” Council member Katie Cashman said the plan could be reconsidered if the pedestrian design didn’t work out. But opponents say the decision will delay much-needed infrastructure upgrades.

Former college adjunct professor gets 8 years in prison for sexually abusing women from El Salvador

A former City College chemistry adjunct professor has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing three women from El Salvador after convincing them to travel to the U.S. for a better life

Monkey, see: A baby silvered langur goes on view at the Bronx Zoo

A new resident is monkeying around at New York’s Bronx Zoo