Agence France-Presse
November 17, 2022|9:33 am
MEXICO CITY, Mexico– A Mexican rescue dog who got global popularity smelling through earthquake debris in her protective safety glasses and booties passed away Tuesday of age-related health problem, triggering a profusion of homages.
Frida, a labrador retriever, took hearts looking for survivors in a school in Mexico City that collapsed after a 7.1-magnitude quake in 2017 that killed around 370 individuals.
A member of the Mexican marines’ canine system, Frida likewise participated in emergency situation reaction efforts abroad, consisting of earthquakes in Haiti and Ecuador.
” Thank you for serving Mexico. You will constantly reside in our hearts,” the navy tweeted, swearing to promote Frida’s tradition of “nobility, commitment and love.”
Frida, who was born upon April 12, 2009, finished her search and rescue training in a record 8 months, compared to 12 months normally, the navy stated.
She was credited with conserving 12 lives throughout a decade-long profession, prior to formally retiring from responsibility in 2019.
” We will constantly remember your service to the country,” tweeted President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s representative, Jesus Ramirez.