bergdahl. one was wounded and underwent 18 surgeries. another witness detailed how searches for bergdahl went on for so long that their socks started to disintegrate in their boots. some explosive words from north korea about recent naval exercises near the peninsula. the ambassador to the u.n. is calling -- and they're calling on trump. he said he wanted to totally destroy north cray. james mattis is arriving in south korea today. and tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black gathered on the streets of bangkok this morning. they're honoring the late king of thailand. members of the royal family lid an elaborate funeral procession that was expected to last for at least three hours. the king died earlier last year after reigning 70 years. his body will be cremated thi

evening. this morning there's a big development in the opioid crisis. walgreen's, the second-large els pharmacy chain in the u.s. is stocking up on narcan in all of its 8,000 stores. in a statement, walgreen's says that loved ones should have it on hand just in case. the drug will be available without a prescription in 45 states. and fewer americans have bad cholesterol, according to figures out today from the centers for disease control. the figures show as of 2016 one in eight americans has high cholesterol, a significant drop from the year 2000 had when it one in five. researchers can't pin point which medication or whether it's exercise or diet or a combination of all those factors responsible for the drop. but they do say it's a positive trend. we'll take that. >> yeah, we will. a new jersey state trooper has been caught on camera rescuing a man having a nice normal lunch. here's individual grow a buffalo wild wings in rockaway

an individual j video shows the and the officer rushed in and started the heimlich. he is okay except for aching ribs and a sore throat. but he'll take it. and premie babies are the special guests at a celebration. >> these little ones are all premies in the neo-natal icu at beth israel. the program gives support to moms and dads and helps them get into the halloween spirit. >> we don't. [ inaudible ] >> the sweet peas program is organized by graduated nic-u families. >>

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so get ready to pay more to enter a national park. peak season fees at some parks are set to more than double. fees for private cars would jump from $25 to $70, and entering on foot would go from $10 to $30. if approved, they would take effect next year. in south africa, the fight is on to save an entire species. >> rhinos are best known for their horns and making them beloved across the world for ce centuries and putting them at risk for extinction. here's abc's bob

>> reporter: this jarring scene is becoming more and more common throughout south africa. it may look like this animal is in distress. but farmers here claim this extreme measure may be the only way to save the rhino. what is clear is that national parks in south africa are under siege. all for this. worth over $300,000 on the plaqblack marquette. it's a brutal trade. kruger national park is ground zero. here's a spot. i see some bones. this is nothing new to this forensics team. it's their third crime scene of the day, and there is not much left to work with. what are you guys looking for with the

bullets. government data shows poaching incidents are up in south africa, to nearly 1100 last year. on average, three white rye nhi killed every single day, and experts believe they could be wiped out in the next few years. but there might be some hope. this is a bell 407 gt, an updated version of the army's kiowa warrior, used on the battlefield. but this one has a different mission. this is rhino 911. a non-profit, co-founded by fred keys, owner of bbm munitions, a weapons company based in nevada. >> when you travel across the country and see how vast the real estate is and the

spread so far. if shots are fired, who's going to respond? right now no one except for rhino 911. >> reporter: along with his co-founder, a south african, niko jacobs, they're working around the clock to help wildlife. >> that's what we do. >> reporter: at times it looks like combat medicine. the veterinarian darting the rhinos from the air. he and his team must act quickly. operating on the wounded, right then and there. once the rhinos are given medication to reverse the anthese yeah, y-- anesthesia, y to be quick. but is this all for an altruistic love of wild animals? >> we are seen as part of the bigger picture, that the rhino can be the goose that's going to lay its own goln

>> part two of bob woodruff's report is next.

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look at what's being done to save rye nows from being poached into extinctione. >> before the break we show you what's being done to save the animals, but what about their future? >> reporter: this could become the new normal in south africa. herds of hornless rhino. >> we want our rye nhino to las long as possible. we want to be able to harvest horns as much as we can. >> reporter: many farmers say it's a no-brainer. even those like lynn mccalfish who once opposed it, has changed her mind. >> i will never get over it. >> critics

dehorning min dehorning means you want to make money. >> dehorning is the last resort. we've got our backs up against the wall now. >> reporter: but dehorning entails a new threat. >> the minute the horn comes off the animal, the risk is immediately. >> reporter: you have weapons, everything else for protection. >> so everyone is armed. >> reporter: a young calf is up first. they dart it right away. but the mother needs a second dose. niko comes in for the dart and off they go. the horns are cut and sanded. leaving behind only a couple of inches. so it can regrow. >> it looks almost like, it's the same as if you were cut your nails. it has keratin in it. >> reporter: and just like the fingernails, the horn grows ba

supply of a commodity more valuable than gold. >> we are seeing that the rhino can be the goose that's going to lay its own golden egg. >> reporter: the debate has reached a boiling point on a lifting of a controversial ban that would make it legal to sell rye now horn internationally. >> it would be encouraging to see ministers standing shoulder to shoulder, how dare you come to africa and try to prescribe to us our conservation policies. >> reporter: many believe that lafti la lifting the ban will curb poaching, but not everyone agrees. >> individuals are banking on extinction. so we've seen a shift, gone from health to wealth. the reason the animal is being killed now is speculating on extinction. >> reporter: but with rhino horn demand at an all-time high, those not under

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♪ it's the little things in life ♪ ♪ >> and sometimes it really is the little things in life that make a big difference. >> like an act of kindness by a wisconsin police officer that was inspired by a kindness an officer showed to him when he was a boy. sarah thompson explains. >> reporter: daryl robinson couldn't be more proud to be a green bay police officer, but he's as humble as they come. as he takes us for a ride on patrol we get to see the same heart a little

see after school on monday. >> that aspect of that kind of happened to me growing up, it touches my heart. >> reporter: howell elementary called police saying the boy was left aloing, no one to poiick h up. his mother was in jail. >> he seemed like he was in good spirits. he was playing around in the office. >> reporter: robinson found a mother for the boy's gra-- numb for the boy's grand fafather an asked when his birthday was, and took him to mcdonald's. the two simply talked. >> he was excited to hang out with a police officer and get away for a little bit. >> reporter: it didn't last long, but the entire time, robinson recalled memories of his own childhood. five years ago at his swearing-in ceremony, we showed you these

retired captain bill boggle with daryl when he was a kid. >> i think i met him on one of my birthdays when i was younger. and i always came aro needed so. >> reporter: now he wants to play it forward and try to follow up with the boy and be his mentor. >> i want an opportunity to do for another kid what he did for me. >> reporter: the department has been flooded with comments, from as far away as canada. some wanting to send the boy a birthday gift. robinson says i did what any officer would do. >> anything we could do to build that trust. and make those connections. it's great. >> reporter: sarah thompson, action2 news, green bay. >> pay it forward. >> yes, he did. so the police department posted this story on their website. and it's been shared more than 1800 times. robinson says he was surprisedly the outpouring of support. >> he did a good thing. >> that's it for this half hour. >> remember to find us on

this morning on "world news now," a nail bi-biter in l.a. >> it turned into a battle in extra innings that stretched into the early morning hours of today. fans on the edge for hours. as both team ts wracked up a wod series record eight home runs. and president trump firing back from blistering remarks from republican senators. hear what he says about the civili civility. and amazon has a way to get packages delivered while you're away, but will everyone trust the technology?