Hero Dog ‘Tsunami’ Rescues 12 People and Counting After Venezuela Earthquakes

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A dog who suffered abuse and abandonment in the past has become a hero in Venezuela thanks to his work helping find survivors among the ruins of collapsed buildings following this week’s deadly earthquakes.

International outlets have described the dog, a border collie named Tsunami, as a symbol of hope in the aftermath of Wednesday’s deadly doublet earthquake that caused widespread devastation in Venezuela.

Tsunami’s hard work has so far reportedly resulted in the successful rescue of over 12 survivors of Wednesday’s earthquakes in Venezuela as of Thursday.

The Colombian magazine Semana detailed that Tsunami is part of a local search and rescue team working to find survivors. Jorge Beens, founder and director of the Venezuelan canine search and rescue organization K-Sar Ecid, detailed to the magazine that Tsunami faced dramatic adverse situations in his youth. The dog was rescued years ago from an abusive household.

After receiving care, veterinary treatment, and undergoing a recovery process for the abuse he suffered, Tsunami underwent specialized training that allowed the dog to develop skills for search and rescue operations. Semana explained that over time the dog “demonstrated outstanding abilities to detect people and work in complex situations.”

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