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The airline’s effort to honor the rescue dogs was lauded across the internet. (Image credit: LinkedIn / MarkDamas)
The dogs in question were part of the relief team that arrived from various countries including Libya, China, Thailand, the US and Germany.
The rescue dogs who contributed tremendously to the devastation caused by massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have returned home. Their journey to their destination was a good one as Turkish Airlines reportedly upgraded the animals from cargo to first class to honor their tireless service. According to the Daily Mail, the airline believed that the dogs’ hard work made them deserve to travel better than the arrangement. After the natural disaster, aid arrived from around the world in the form of donations, charities and rescue relief forces.
The dogs in question were part of the relief team, which arrived from various countries, including Libya, China, Thailand, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Dogs were recruited to help locate and locate survivors under the rubble. A spokesman for Turkish Airlines told MailOnline they are experiencing an extraordinary period as evacuation operations are in full swing. “We fly our heroes, the rescuers with their dogs, who are allowed to sit in the cabin (even in business class) for this period,” the representative said.
They claim that this is the least they can do at this time to show their appreciation for these heroic animals who have contributed with their honest efforts. Reportedly, it was just a day after the earthquake when Mexico sent a team of 16 of its famous search and rescue dogs to join the aid. Because Mexico appears to be highly susceptible to earthquakes, the country has a special team of dogs that provide assistance when a disaster occurs. The animals are said to be of great help when the machinery can pose a potential danger of falling under the debris, posing a serious risk to the survivors. Dogs smell humans, bark, and even scratch the ground to alert rescuers where a live person may be buried.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on 6 February, causing hundreds of nearby buildings and apartments to collapse. A few hours later, it was followed by another magnitude 7.5 quake, which triggered several aftershocks, leaving thousands of people trapped under rubble and debris. The rescue effort that began a month ago has yet to subside and a Reuters report claims the death toll in Turkey has passed 45,000. The death toll was reportedly confirmed by Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu on Saturday, 4 March.
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