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Published 17:41 IST, November 23rd 2020

Mexico navy hires dog rescued from floods for search and rescue team, watch video

A dog which was rescued from floods in Mexico has been hired by the country’s navy. According to post by the Mexican navy, the Labrador would be used for search

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A dog which was rescued from floods in Mexico has been hired by the country’s navy. According to a Twitter post by the Mexican navy, the unnamed golden Labrador would be a part of their search and rescue team and would be deployed soon. In addendum to the revelation, the team also shared a two-minute long clip which showed the pooch wearing the uniform and standing next to the troops.  

Mexican navy hires rescued dog

“We welcome the new member of #CuatroPatas to the great #FamiliaNaval , which was rescued by naval personnel in days gone by.” the naval forces wrote a tweet. In addendum, they also asked suggestions for the dog’s name from people giving them an email address to post their names to. Since shared, the clip has been viewed nearly 300 thousand times and has garnered varied reactions from people.

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Dog’s rescue

The dog was rescued last week from floodwaters in southern Mexico. The rescue video of the pooch was later shared on Twitter and netizens couldn’t stop appreciating the people who saved the frightened dog. In the clip, one could  see the pooch clinging to a building as it desperately tries to stay afloat. 

The yellow Labrador was then seen taking support from a railing attached to a building as a rescue boat going through the neighbourhood spots it. Upon seeing the rescuers coming to his aid, the dog was seen moving his paws to the side of the boat as a man gently lifted him to safety. The video was shared by American basketball played Rex Chapman, who called the rescuers "heroes". 

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17:42 IST, November 23rd 2020