An avalanche rescue dog takes only 15 minutes to search an area of 50 x 50 meters. 20 people with avalanche probes would need about 2 hours. Speed in locating avalanche victims is crucial, because 90 percent of avalanche victims survive only if rescued within 15 minutes. A case for the avalanche dog.
Newfoundlands are very brave and daring lifeguards. They even jump out of helicopters to rescue swimmers in distress and do not even shy away from very cold water.
An invaluable member of any earthquake rescue team is the earthquake rescue dog. He moves with lightning speed and on velvet paws, and his trained and highly effective nose make him the hero of every earthquake rescue site.
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