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NEW DELHI: Eight-year-old Labrador Roger, who was educated as a drug-sniffing canine however was fired for being too pleasant, has emerged as a key participant in Taiwan’s rescue operations.
Roger discovered his true calling in search and rescue missions after his pleasant demeanor led to him shedding his former job.
In the wake of Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years, search and rescue groups have been tirelessly combing by means of the particles in a race towards time to search out survivors. Amidst the chaos and devastation, it is the outstanding efforts of some unlikely heroes – the search dogs – which have captured the hearts of the nation.
Deployed close to Hualien’s Taroko National Park, Roger demonstrated his abilities by finding a sufferer simply 5 minutes into the search, navigating by means of difficult terrain.
Mayor Chen Chi-mai of Kaohsiung, the place Roger hails from, praised the Labrador’s dedication in a Facebook publish titled “The Paw Paw crew’s feat”, highlighting Roger’s pivotal position in uncovering important clues that led to the rescue of survivors.
Roger’s handler, Lee Hsin-hung, recommended the canine’s fearlessness in unfamiliar environment, describing him as “very agile” and noting his outstanding efficiency in conditions not usually encountered in coaching workouts.
But Roger isn’t the one canine hero to emerge from the rubble. Three-year-old Wilson, a Jack Russell Terrier, has additionally made vital contributions to the rescue efforts. Despite preliminary doubts about his efficiency throughout coaching checks, Wilson proved himself by finding two victims amidst the rubble, showcasing his intelligence and willpower.
Roger discovered his true calling in search and rescue missions after his pleasant demeanor led to him shedding his former job.
In the wake of Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years, search and rescue groups have been tirelessly combing by means of the particles in a race towards time to search out survivors. Amidst the chaos and devastation, it is the outstanding efforts of some unlikely heroes – the search dogs – which have captured the hearts of the nation.
Deployed close to Hualien’s Taroko National Park, Roger demonstrated his abilities by finding a sufferer simply 5 minutes into the search, navigating by means of difficult terrain.
Mayor Chen Chi-mai of Kaohsiung, the place Roger hails from, praised the Labrador’s dedication in a Facebook publish titled “The Paw Paw crew’s feat”, highlighting Roger’s pivotal position in uncovering important clues that led to the rescue of survivors.
Roger’s handler, Lee Hsin-hung, recommended the canine’s fearlessness in unfamiliar environment, describing him as “very agile” and noting his outstanding efficiency in conditions not usually encountered in coaching workouts.
But Roger isn’t the one canine hero to emerge from the rubble. Three-year-old Wilson, a Jack Russell Terrier, has additionally made vital contributions to the rescue efforts. Despite preliminary doubts about his efficiency throughout coaching checks, Wilson proved himself by finding two victims amidst the rubble, showcasing his intelligence and willpower.
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While the dying toll from Taiwan’s earthquake has climbed to 13, with over 1,140 injured, the efforts of devoted groups, together with these search dogs, supply a glimmer of hope amidst the devastation.
(With company inputs)
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