[EN] When Saving Animals Helps People. I The Fuse #167

Why do some people stay in danger rather than leave their animals behind? Ben Hoffman, an American cinematographer, photographer and head of an advertising agency in Kolomyia, documents Animal Rescue Kharkiv’s work and joins its rescue missions near the front line. Speaking with Rihards Plūme, he explains how drone threats have changed the missions and how the team weighs the risks. He also describes what happens to rescued animals and reflects on how rescuing animals can help people. This is a complete interview without translation from the Latvian Radio’s podcast "Drošinātājs" (“the Fuse”), dedicated to the people of Ukraine and their fight against Russian aggression. Links to the full version of the podcast can be found here: linktr.ee/drosinatajs