November 1, 2009 Rescue stories from IFAW's mission-impossible in Philippines Play video

(NECN) - This year's active storm season has prompted a number of evacuations in the Philippines, leaving both humans and animals stranded in high water.

That's where the International Fund for Animal Welfare has stepped in, dispatching their rapid water rescue team to places like Manila.

Joining Vicki Croke is Michael Booth a member of that team who is just back from the Philippines.

You can read more about IFAW's emergency rescue teams in blog posts filed from around the globe at www.ifaw.org .