“Your heroic mission accomplished”: Brave Mexican rescue dog Proteo dies while sifting through rubble in Turkey for earthquake survivors
A brave Mexican rescue dog has died while searching for earthquake survivors in Turkey.
Proteo was deployed to Turkey as part of a major international mission following the devastating earthquake that has so far claimed the lives of more than 35,000 people.
Mexico’s Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday, February 12: “Thank you Proteo for your heroic work, you have fulfilled the mission of the Mexican Army.”
It continued: “Members of the Mexican Army and Air Force deeply regret the loss of our amazing companion dog ‘Proteo’, you have fulfilled your mission as a member of the Mexican delegation in the search and rescue of our brothers in Turkey. We are proud of you.’
It is not yet clear how Proteo died, but it is reported that he spent several days doing vital work searching for survivors in disaster areas.
The brave dog, named Proteo, from Mexico, died while searching the rubble for survivors after traveling to Turkey and taking part in rescue efforts, according to local media
Proteo has been praised for his efforts on social media, but some have called for more details on the circumstances of the brave rescue dog’s death. A picture has been posted on social media that purportedly shows Proteo after his final mission
Proteo was deployed to Turkey as part of a major international mission following the devastating earthquake that has so far claimed the lives of more than 35,000 people
One of the soldiers who took part in the rescue operations in Turkey reportedly said: “I want to tell you that I’m proud of you because you were always a strong dog, a dog worker who never gave up.”
Proteo was one of ten dogs sent from Mexico to Turkey to help rescue earthquake survivors.
Proteo has been praised for his efforts on social media, but some have called for more details on the circumstances of the brave rescue dog’s death.
A picture was posted on social media of Proteo allegedly lying in the trunk of a car with what appears to be an IV in his front leg and saying “He’s accomplished the mission”.
So far, the Mexican Ministry of Defense had not elaborated on how the dog died, with Mexican media reporting that it was searching the rubble for survivors.
Rescue workers are racing against the clock to rescue people from the rubble, with the international community sending numerous experts to assist.
At least 35,000 people have died in the earthquakes that devastated large parts of Turkey and Syria last week.
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey early Monday morning, devastating the south of the country and northern Syria.
A second 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the same region again Monday at 11:24 a.m. local time, causing even more damage.
Mexico’s Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday, February 12: “Thank you Proteo for your heroic work, you have fulfilled the mission of the Mexican Army.”
It continued: “Members of the Mexican Army and Air Force deeply regret the loss of our amazing companion dog ‘Proteo’, you have fulfilled your mission as a member of the Mexican delegation in the search and rescue of our brothers in Turkey. ‘We are proud of you’
One of the soldiers who took part in the rescue operations in Turkey reportedly said, “I want to tell you that I’m proud of you because you were always a strong dog, a dog worker who never gave up.”
Proteo was one of ten dogs sent from Mexico to Turkey to help rescue earthquake survivors