Mexico Sends Its Search and Rescue Dogs to Turkey to Help in the Search for Earthquake Survivors

The rain and snow, together with powerful aftershocks, have complicated rescue efforts.

Faced with the daunting task to look for survivors, Turkey turned to other countries for help.

Fortunately, help is on the way.

Among the international first respondersincluding aid fromJapanandthe UKare Mexico’s search and rescue dogs, along with their handlers.

They are bound for Turkish city of Adana to help with the rescue and recovery efforts.

The 16 Mexican dogs who will make the trek belong to a handful of organizations.

Mexico’s search and rescue dogs rose to fame after an earthquake rocked central Mexico in September 2017.

The brigade is now called Frida, and their uniforms boast apicture of her.