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Show Deer in Sierras Ring Bell to Bring Rescuer Sacramento. Calif. Deer In the high Sierras ring bells to attract rescuers res-cuers when they fall into the flumes of the hydro-electric companies. During Dur-ing the semiannual migrations of the deer, first In the spring when they follow the melting snow into their summer grazing areas, and again when they seek the protection of th- lower elevations, many animals fall into the flumes and die. In order to make the work of rescue doubly safe, the power company has Installed a system of electric bells along the flume. Any deer falling into the water comes in contact with the bell system and thp nearest flume tender Is called to the spot In this manner the deer is saved and any chance of a door drowning by not being discovered by the tender of the flume U verted. |