'An absolute legend:' B.C. animal rescuer killed by drone while on mission in Ukraine

Vancouver Sun27 October 2026, 22:21 UTCUkraine

Vancouver Island's Jesse Adams is the founder of RainCoast Dog Rescue Society and had travelled to Ukraine in recent months to volunteer with local rescues evacuating animals from areas plagued by conflict

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