Frida the Mexican Labrador retriever has rescued 52 people during natural disasters like the Oaxaca earthquake
In the wake of two harrowing earthquakes in Mexico, the story of local rescuer — a Labrador retriever named Frida — serves as a small comfort.
A canine rescuer belonging to the Mexican navy (SEMAR), Frida recently made headlines for her recent contributions to search and rescue missions following natural disasters in her country.
A todos aquellos que lastiman, abandonan y explotan piénsalo dos veces, algún día te podrían salvar la vida ! #Frida ❤️ pic.twitter.com/x9oBGsgcDr
— Rodriguez (@omarbamm) September 21, 2017
Su valiosa ayuda y amor por el ser humano, hacen que de su máximo esfuerzo para salvar vidas #perrosrescatistas pic.twitter.com/jpidngFREV
— SEMAR México (@SEMAR_mx) September 21, 2017
Following the deadly earthquake that struck Oaxaca earlier this month – the first of two to hit the country in recent weeks – the office of the president of Mexico recognized Frida’s role in rescues following recent natural disasters. She’s saved 52 people over the course of her career.
Ella es #Frida, pertenece a la @SEMAR_mx y ha ayudado a salvar 52 vidas en distintos desastres naturales a nivel nacional e internacional. pic.twitter.com/iLy87aCRFX
— Presidencia México (@PresidenciaMX) September 13, 2017
Per A Primera Hora, a radio news program based in Puebla, Frida reportedly aided in the rescue of 12 people in the aftermath of the Oaxaca earthquake.
#México Frida, labrador de la unidad canina de la Marina lleva 53 localizaciones, de las que 12 son personas vivas en #Juchitán, #Oaxaca pic.twitter.com/5TT2tzaS7f
— A primera hora (@PueAPrimeraHora) September 12, 2017
According to a clip about Frida posted to SEMAR’s Twitter account, she and other members of their canine rescue team will prove invaluable in the ongoing rescue mission in Mexico City, where a devastating earthquake has left at least 216 people dead.
For those looking to aid in earthquake relief, here’s how you can help.
[H/T: BuzzFeed]
Read more: http://mashable.com/2017/09/21/frida-the-dog-rescuer/
