To prepare for earthquake in Manila, Filipinos train pet to become rescue dogs

Record ID: 906124

  • Title: To prepare for earthquake in Manila, Filipinos train pet to become rescue dogs
  • Date: 12th August 2017
  • Summary: MANILA, PHILIPPINES (AUGUST 12, 2017) (REUTERS) DOGS AND PEOPLE AT ENTRANCE TO MMDA K9 CENTRE, SIGN ON FENCE READING (English): "WELCOME TO THE MMDA K9 CENTER" SIGN READING (English): "WELCOME TO THE MMDA K9 CENTER" PHILIPPINE METRO K9 CORPS FACILITATOR LORIET VISTO SPEAKING TO VOLUNTEERS VISTO SPEAKING, VOLUNTEERS LISTENING PAPER PRINTOUT TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS FILIPINO VOLUNTEERS AND DOGS GATHERING IN FRONT OF MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE VARIOUS OF FILIPINO VOLUNTEERS COMMANDING DOGS TO SIT ON MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE DOG SITTING ON MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE MAN COMMANDING DOG TO SIT ON STRUCTURE DOG SITTING ON STRUCTURE DOGS SITTING ON MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE/FILIPINO VOLUNTEERS STANDING MANILA, PHILIPPINES (RECENT - JULY 2017) (REUTERS) (SOUNDBITE) (English) PHILIPPINE METRO DISASTER RISK CONSULTANT, RAMON SANTIAGO, SAYING: "This would be part of the program for to develop really the resilience of Metro Manila against the possible movement of the West Valley Fault. The scientists (at) Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) particularly, they're anticipating, or their model indicates that fault would be able to, at the highest, would be able to generate a 7.2 magnitude earthquake." MANILA, PHILIPPINES (AUGUST 12, 2017) (REUTERS) VOLUNTEER GUIDING DOG ON WOODEN RAMP DOG ON RAMP VOLUNTEER GUIDING DOG THROUGH TUBE DOG RUNNING THROUGH TUBE VOLUNTEER COMMANDING DOG TO JUMP ON TOP OF WATER TANK (SOUNDBITE) (English/Filipino) PHILIPPINE METRO K9 CORPS FACILITATOR, LORIET VISTO, SAYING: "The dog is very unique. They have a sense of smell that is unlike humans. We can produce machines that can find people under rubble, but that cannot be compared to dogs because they have an innate sense of smell. God made them with that talent. Machines cost millions, but dogs, how much are they? Just 12,000 (pesos, $235) or less." VISTRO WALKING DOG TOWARDS MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE VISTRO GUIDING DOG THROUGH MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE DOG RUNNING THROUGH TUNNEL IN MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE (SOUNDBITE) (English/Filipino) FILIPINO VOLUNTEER, JACKIE MITRA, SAYING: "At first I wanted us to have more bonding together and to exercise also. And then as the training progressed, I learned that she's really good with searching. So I wanted to continue her training so she can help also in case of emergencies." DOG LYING DOWN/ VOLUNTEER WALKING AWAY TO HIDE VOLUNTEER HIDING IN MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE FILIPINO VOLUNTEER GUIDING DOG INTO MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE VOLUNTEER WALKING DOG TO MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE DOG SEARCHING THROUGH MOCK COLLAPSED STRUCTURE DOG SEARCHING/ DOG FINDING VOLUNTEER VISTO BLOWING WHISTLE IN FRONT OF DOG VISTO RUNNING TOWARD PLASTIC BOXES DOG SEARCHING FOR VISTO DOG FINDING VISTO
  • Embargoed: 26th August 2017 14:57
  • Keywords: Philippines earthquake earthquake preparations dog rescue dog search earthquake rescue
  • Location: MANILA, PHILIPPINES
  • City: MANILA, PHILIPPINES
  • Country: Philippines
  • Topics: Human Interest / Brights / Odd News,Society/Social Issues
  • Reuters ID: LVA0016TUOCPL
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:Manila's metro disaster corps is providing free training to Filipino pet owners who want their canines to become rescue dogs when a devastating earthquake hits the city.
    To prepare Filipinos for a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that, Philippine geologists believe, may hit the Philippine capital, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) trains dozens of volunteers and their dogs in search and rescue protocols every Saturday.
    The training includes searching through debris and agility courses, as well as exercises on commanding dogs to heel, stay put and track people.
    Philippine geologists estimate 30,000 households could be affected and thousands could die when the fault running through Manila moves.
    The MMDA K9 corps wants at least three to five rescue dogs in each village in Manila area to minimize casualties.
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