A hero sniffer canine who has helped to carry closure to bereaved households in Glasgow has been inducted into an animal corridor of fame.
Springer Spaniel Barra – Scotland’s solely underwater sniffer canine – has spent greater than a decade finding our bodies within the River Clyde. He retired from obligation final yr.
Barra was initially born in Wales earlier than being taken to his endlessly home in Dumbarton, the place his potential as a Victim Recovery canine was found, Glasgow Live stories. With just below a yr of coaching, he certified as Scotland’s first Submerged Victim Recovery Dog, and K9 Search & Recovery Scotland was created.
Owner Iain, from Helensburgh, West Dunbartonshire, spent a yr coaching Barra utilizing pigs’ meat. When he smells one thing, he barks, scratches the deck and sits down. He stands once more if the boat goes out of vary of the scent.
The Coastguard volunteer has obtained calls from police and coastguards everywhere in the nation to assist in the seek for lacking folks. To recognise his hero work, Barra has been inducted into the Animal Heroes Hall of Fame.
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