Hero Dogs That Made History

During chaos, disasters and loss, it seems that you can look and always see a furry friend, there to help. Hero dogs like Frida, who rescued many after earthquakes, but also unofficial rescue dogs like Citla, who was known to help lost mountain climbers in Mexico. On today's episode, Carmen and Cristina tell each other about these historic and heroic puppers.

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Sources

https://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/citla-el-perro-de-nieve-que-salvo-a-montanistas-en-el-pico-de-orizaba.html

https://www.vallartadaily.com/citla-mountain-dog/

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/mexicos-frida-beloved-rescue-dog-turned-national-icon-dies-2022-11-16/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Puebla_earthquake#:~:text=The%20Mexico%20City%20campus%20of,Mexico%20earthquake%20rescue%20efforts%20continued. 

https://www.npr.org/2022/11/20/1138051087/mexico-pays-tribute-to-frida-the-golden-labrador-who-saved-lives

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/frida-dog-mexico-frida-the-hero-rescue-dog-who-became-a-symbol-of-hope-after-deadly-mexico-earthquake-retires/

https://www.odditycentral.com/animals/hero-dog-leads-rescuers-to-84-year-old-owner-who-had-been-missing-for-a-week.html

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