Proteo', Mexican rescue dog dies in Turkey
The Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) reported the death of 'Proteo', a Mexican rescue dog, during his stay in Turkey, where he traveled to participate in the rescue of people trapped after the earthquakes that hit that country and Syria on Monday last week.
In a TikTok video, members of the Mexican Army and Air Force mourned the death of their companion and faithful friend 'Proteo'.
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You have accomplished the mission, thank you for your heroic work!" the Sedena message states.
"I want to tell you that I am proud of you, because you were always a strong dog, a hard-working dog who never gave up. Now I can only thank you for having brought you," says in the video the soldier Villeda, Mexican Army rescuer and human companion of 'Proteo'.
Unfortunately you will not be able to reach me, I will always remember you. I hope all of Mexico will always remember you, never forget you. Someday we will see each other again," he says.
The institution did not specify the causes of the dog's death, but according to the messages published,
he apparently died while performing his duties.
"Has cumplido la misión, ¡gracias por tu heroica labor!", señaló el Ejército mexicano en un mensaje difundido a través de sus redes sociales.
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Sadly #Proteo, the Mexican Army rescue dog who went to Turkey and helped to save 2 lives, died today in the fulfillment of his mission.
Among the canines that traveled to Turkey, in addition to Proteo, are Rex, July of the Red Cross; Timba, of the Sedena and Ecko of Semar, all of which are trained in searching for people.