Paws to the Rescue: Canine Lifeguards Save Lives on Spanish Beach

A team of trained Labrador and Newfoundland dogs are helping save drowning individuals at Levante beach in southern Spain. Equipped with life vests, the dogs work alongside their handlers on jet skis and rescue boats, showcasing their extraordinary swimming endurance and current-detection abilities.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 28-08-2024 10:29 IST | Created: 28-08-2024 10:29 IST
Paws to the Rescue: Canine Lifeguards Save Lives on Spanish Beach
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In an innovative approach to beach safety, a team of specially trained Labrador and Newfoundland dogs is making waves at Levante beach near Malaga, Spain. These canine lifeguards, equipped with special life vests, are playing a crucial role in rescuing people from drowning.

The dogs possess exceptional swimming endurance and current-detection abilities, making them invaluable assets in emergency situations. They patrol the beach along with their handlers and frequently join them on jet skis and rescue boats.

This initiative highlights the incredible capabilities of these breeds and sets a new standard for lifeguard services, ensuring the safety of beachgoers in southern Spain.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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