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Colorado Springs Fire performs high-angle rescue at North Cheyenne Canon Saturday

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On Saturday, September 7, Colorado Springs Fire performed a high-angle rescue at North Cheyenne Canon.

CSFD used two drones to try and locate the person that called for help.

One rescue group searched North Cheyenne Canon while another searched South Cheyenne Canon.

After several hours of searching, CSFD was unable to locate anyone in distress.

All CSFD units have since cleared the canon.
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Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others

Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.

Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others

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