As rescuers in Turkey and Syria continue to search for survivors of the earthquake , they're getting much-needed help from dogs trained to help during disasters.
As rescuers in Turkey and Syria continue to search for survivors in the earthquake zone, they're getting much-needed help from dogs trained to help during disasters. Some of those canines are from Southern California.
"They are air-scenting dogs that sense the presence of live humans trapped under rubble and other types of disaster materials," said Many Tisdale, director of canine behavior and training."We have a train wreck, we have a collapsed freeway, we try to incorporate as many elements of disaster search as we can," said the foundation's Denise Sanders.
Up to 40 former rescue dogs train at that facility at any given time, and it can take up to a year or more for a dog to be ready for deployment. But when they do, there's a lot of pride back in Santa Paula.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Turkey-Syria earthquake: SoCal organizations donating much needed suppliesThe Islamic Society of Orange County is collecting donations to send to the areas of the Middle East devastated by a deadly earthquake.
Read more »
Turkey earthquake live updates: Fevered rescues underway as death toll nears 10,000 in Turkey, SyriaLATEST: More than 9,600 people are dead after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria early Monday, according to officials.
Read more »
Turkey earthquake live updates: Fevered rescues underway as death toll tops 11,000 in Turkey, SyriaBREAKING: More than 11,000 people are dead after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria early Monday, according to officials.
Read more »
U.N. aid convoy enters Syria as toll from Turkey, Syria quakes passes 17,000Breaking news: U.N. convoy carrying humanitarian aid enters rebel-held Syria, as toll from quakes in Turkey, Syria rises above 17,000
Read more »
How to assist quake victims in Turkey, SyriaHere are some of the organizations that are providing relief and accepting donations as the death toll continues to rise in Syria and Turkey following the massive earthquake.
Read more »