By Catherine McGeer • Published: 16 Apr 2024 • 11:11
Saving Lives, One Wag at a Time Image: Shutterstock/ Miluse
VELEZ-Málaga has decided to bolster the lifeguard team with an unconventional addition: trained rescue dogs. Instead of solely relying on the skills and experience of conventional lifeguards, the team will now include specially trained dogs, equipped for aquatic rescue and lifesaving tasks.
This has been made possible through collaboration with the Canine Aquatic Rescue Association and the expertise of canine aquatic rescue professionals. These experts dedicate themselves to training dogs with specific skills tailored to handle any emergency that may arise in coastal waters.
From rescuing struggling swimmers to transporting floatation devices to critical points, these rescue dogs become a powerful force when it comes to saving lives at sea.
But their duties don’t end there. These dogs are also trained to use their keen sense of smell in search and rescue operations. In murky or low-visibility waters, where human sight may be limited, the highly developed olfactory senses of rescue dogs enable them to detect missing people beneath the surface, streamlining search operations and increasing the likelihood of successful rescues.
Identified with special vests distinguishing them as part of the rescue team, these canines will work hand in hand with human lifeguards, forming a cohesive and efficient team in emergencies.
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I am an Irish writer who has been living in Spain for the past twenty years. My writing centers around the Costa Cálida. As a mother I also write about family life on the coast of Spain and every now and then I try to break down the world of Spanish politics!
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