Türkiye commemorated the heroic rescue canine Proteo, who was dropped at the earthquake-hit southern area after the Feb. 6 tremors and died because of sickness.
Proteo, who got here to Türkiye from Mexico with a search and rescue crew of 150 folks, offered important assist to the efforts. Proteo, who later fell sick and couldn’t be saved, was buried in a backyard in Adıyaman. Later, his stays have been despatched to his nation, whereas the crew left the canine’s collar with the college administration as a poignant reminiscence.
School Deputy Principal Kadir Kurnaz informed Anadolu Agency (AA) that Proteo was fairly lively in search operations.
“Proteo helped locate and save at least one woman and one man from the earthquake rubble and died in the line of duty from exhaustion due to the long trip and extended duty in the quake zone,” Kurnaz mentioned.
Following the unhappy occasion, a German Shepherd pet, named Arkadaş (which means “friend” in Turkish), was flown from Türkiye to Mexico as a tribute to Proteo.
Mexico expressed gratitude for Türkiye’s gesture, emphasizing that humanitarian support transcends boundaries.
Juan Carlos Villeda, Arkadaş’s search and rescue coach, remarked on the pup’s seamless adaptation to their crew. “Arkadaş’s exceptional qualities, particularly his keen sense of smell, will excel as a search and rescue dog after training,” he mentioned.
“Arkadaş has captured the hearts of everyone at the training center with his loyalty and therapeutic presence. Spending time with him is a joy. He’s incredibly loyal and always by my side. Working with him feels like therapy. He has truly become a part of our team,” he added.
Source: www.dailysabah.com