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Mexico's Frida, beloved rescue dog turned national icon, dies
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/mexicos-frida-beloved-rescue-dog-turned-national-icon-dies-2022-11-16/Mexico's Frida, beloved rescue dog turned national icon, dies
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November 15, 2022 7:37 PM EST
Last Updated 11 hours ago
Rescue dog Frida looks on while working after an earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico September 22, 2017. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
MEXICO CITY, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Frida, the rescue dog who emerged as a hero and symbol of national pride after an earthquake devastated parts of Mexico in 2017, died on Tuesday of natural causes, the Mexican Navy said.
Known for her custom-made doggy goggles and boots, Frida became a social media star and a symbol of Mexicans' resilience in the face of tragedy after the 2017 earthquake that killed hundreds in and around Mexico City.
Though her feats were prone to online rumors, the Navy said Frida, who retired from service in 2019, rescued a dozen people and located the bodies of 43 people over nearly a decade.
Shortly after her birth in 2009, Frida began her search and rescue training, which she finished in a record eight months, the Navy said.
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2 minute read
November 15, 2022 7:37 PM EST
Last Updated 11 hours ago
Rescue dog Frida looks on while working after an earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico September 22, 2017. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
MEXICO CITY, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Frida, the rescue dog who emerged as a hero and symbol of national pride after an earthquake devastated parts of Mexico in 2017, died on Tuesday of natural causes, the Mexican Navy said.
Known for her custom-made doggy goggles and boots, Frida became a social media star and a symbol of Mexicans' resilience in the face of tragedy after the 2017 earthquake that killed hundreds in and around Mexico City.
Though her feats were prone to online rumors, the Navy said Frida, who retired from service in 2019, rescued a dozen people and located the bodies of 43 people over nearly a decade.
Shortly after her birth in 2009, Frida began her search and rescue training, which she finished in a record eight months, the Navy said.
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