Batang Kali SAR Dog 'Blake' Worked So Hard It Passed Out From Exhaustion
11 tracking dogs are currently on standby at the site of the landslide.
By Jasmine Chea — 19 Dec 2022, 12:02 PM
The search and rescue (SAR) teams are working overtime, along with their four-legged colleagues, to recover as many bodies as possible ever since the tragic Batang Kali landslide occurred on Friday, 16 December
One of the hardest-working members of the K9 sniffer operation team is an English Springer Spaniel named Blake, who has been working tirelessly for two consecutive days to sniff out victims that could have been buried by the mud in the landslide.
According to Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Datuk Norazam Khamis, the heroic canine reportedly worked so hard that it passed out from exhaustion, mid-search.
Fortunately, Blake is reportedly doing fine after getting some much needed rest.
"After two days of slogging for more than the allotted time, they (detection dogs) too badly needed to rest and recuperate, though they were not injured," Norazam said to Bernama.
One of the K9 sniffer dogs hard at work in the mud, trying to locate the remaining victims of the landslide.
Image via Korporat JBPM (Facebook)To combat the current issue of burned-out sniffer dogs, 11 tracking dogs are currently on standby at the scene to work in rotating shifts
Six sniffer dogs belong to JBPM, four to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), and one to the Malaysian army.
"At this stage, we will rotate them in turns, starting with three (dogs) first, then we will use the rest. We may ask for an increase (of sniffer dogs) if necessary," Norazam told reporters yesterday, 18 December.
Two K9 sniffer dogs taking a well-deserved break, alongside their handlers.
Image via Korporat JBPM (Facebook)