Türkiye sends puppy to Mexico in gratitude for heroic rescue dog Proteo

Türkiye sends puppy to Mexico in gratitude for heroic rescue dog Proteo

In an emotional arrival, a German shepherd pet – flown from Türkiye in honor of the famed rescue canine Proteo, who died within the aftermath of the Feb. 6 earthquakes, whereas looking for survivors within the rubble – set paw onto the Mexico soil on Wednesday.

The Mexican Defense Ministry, which trains search and rescue canines for work each at residence and overseas, has but to call the longer term hero canine, however put forth three potentialities up for a public vote: Proteo 2 (honoring his predecessor), Arkadaş (“friend” in Turkish) or Yardım (“assist” in Turkish).

Mexico stated Türkiye’s present of the succesful younger pup reveals that “humanitarian assist is aware of no limits or borders.”

The Mexican military plans to coach the pet for search and rescue missions.

Proteo, a specifically skilled 9-year-old canine, who served with a Mexican search and rescue workforce in Adıyaman, Türkiye, died this February within the line of obligation from exhaustion because of the lengthy journey and prolonged obligation within the quake zone, his coach stated.

But earlier than his sacrifice, Proteo helped find and save not less than one girl and one man from the earthquake rubble. He was later honored in a ceremony and buried in his residence nation, Mexico.

Similarly, the animal heart in Kocaeli province and a statue in Istanbul had been inbuilt reminiscence of the heroic canine that left his hint in Türkiye.

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