Published February 09,2023
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An earthquake survivor in Türkiye‘s jap Malatya province volunteered to take part in search and rescue operations after Monday’s two highly effective quakes.
“We came to the earthquake area voluntarily with our equipment. We participated in the search and rescue operations with my dog Alex. He has been with me for about six years. He is a trained and very intelligent dog,” Uğur Şahin, 32, informed Anadolu on Thursday.
Şahin famous that Alex has a excessive sensitivity to odor.
He added that the injuries introduced by the earthquake shall be healed “together.”
“We were also affected by the earthquake. The concrete fell on us when we left the house. At that time, we tried to get the children out of the house. They are in a safe area right now, and we are trying to do our best,” he stated.
He additionally famous that individuals who can participate within the wreckage and have tools ought to help in search and rescue efforts.
“We are trying to do our best for the sake of Allah. My dog is a hunting dog and sensitive to smell,” he added.
At least 14,351 individuals have been killed and 63,794 others injured by two sturdy earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye on Monday, the nation’s Vice President Fuat Oktay stated on Thursday.
The magnitude 7.7 and seven.6 earthquakes, centered in southern Kahramanmaraş province, have been felt by 13 million individuals throughout 10 provinces, together with Adana, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye, and Şanlıurfa.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
