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MEAGHER COUNTY, Mont. – The Meagher County Sheriff's Office responded to an SOS on Saturday, leading to a swift rescue in the southern Crazy Mountains.

The first engine from the Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department arrived on scene in just over two minutes. Crews found a fully-involved fire coming from a detached garage, with smoke and flames showing.

DNR officials, who were nearby conducting river rescue training, reportedly arrived within minutes to find a registered nurse performing CPR on the girl.

“The quick response and the mariners’ preparedness significantly contributed to the rescue.” The Turn Me Loose remains partially submerged about 30 miles off the coast.

“The quick response and the mariners’ preparedness significantly contributed to the rescue.” The Turn Me Loose remains partially submerged approximately 30 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach.

Two men were rescued from a life raft Thursday morning after their 57-foot fishing boat began sinking near the coast of Virginia Beach.

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