Donning her goggles and boots, Frida, a military rescue dog is bringing hope to families still hoping to find those missing in the rubble aftermath of the 8.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Mexico on September 8. The country was then hit by a 7.1 quake on Tuesday, September 19, and yet another 6.1-magnitude quake today, Saturday, September 23.
During her rescue career, so far 7-year-old Frida has helped to rescue 12 people as well as locate 40 victims who were found dead. The military said this is more than any other rescue dog. She was put to work in other disasters such as an earthquake in Ecuador last year, a 2015 landslide in Guatemala, and a Mexico City gas explosion in 2013.
Frida has emerged on social media as a beacon of hope and inspiration. Even for the victims who have passed away, finding their bodies is a source of relief for family members who can now put their loved ones to rest.
See Frida as she prepares for work and climbs over rubble.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- She was put to work in other disasters such as an earthquake in Ecuador last year, a 2015 landslide in Guatemala, and a Mexico City gas explosion in 2013.
- Donning her goggles and boots, Frida, a military rescue dog is bringing hope to families still hoping to find those missing in the rubble aftermath of the 8.
- Frida has emerged on social media as a beacon of hope and inspiration.