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Héroes de cuatro patas: estos perros ayudaron a salvar a decenas de víctimas de los terremotos en Venezuela
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 4, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Anabella González, CNN en Español
Cerca de 30.000 efectivos y más de 3.300 rescatistas internacionales han llevado a cabo una tarea contra el tiempo en Venezuela para encontrar a sobrevivientes y víctimas de los fuertes sismos del 24 de junio, pero no estuvieron solos. Decenas de perros de ...
Key takeaway El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, dijo que alrededor de 137 perros de búsqueda fueron parte de estas tareas de rescate.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the heroic efforts of search and rescue dogs in Venezuela's earthquake response are a testament to their training and dedication, El Paso residents may be wondering about the local capacity for disaster response. The city's own search and rescue teams, which have responded to floods, fires, and other emergencies, likely have their own canine companions trained for similar tasks. As El Paso County's emergency management officials review their response plans, they may consider the critical role that specially trained dogs like Tsunami and Bart can play in locating survivors and recovering victims. The success of these dogs in Venezuela's disaster response highlights the importance of investing in specialized training and equipment for local search and rescue teams, ensuring that El Paso is prepared to respond effectively in the event of a major disaster.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Anabella González, CNN en Español
Cerca de 30.000 efectivos y más de 3.300 rescatistas internacionales han llevado a cabo una tarea contra el tiempo en Venezuela para encontrar a sobrevivientes y víctimas de los fuertes sismos del 24 de junio, pero no estuvieron solos. Decenas de perros de ...
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