Fire departments deploy special masks for furry victims

Monday, May 2, 2005

WAUCONDA, Ill. -- When a firefighter carries a pet from a burning home, the rescued animal often isn't out of the woods. Many times the jubilant moment turns to anguish when the dog or cat later dies from smoke inhalation.

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