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Thailand’s K9 Heroes: Life-Saving Dogs Lead Bangkok Earthquake Rescue

In the wake of a devastating earthquake that struck Bangkok on April 1, 2025, a team of unsung heroes has emerged—Thailand’s K9 USAR dogs. With their keen senses and unwavering courage, these four-legged rescuers are leading the charge through the rubble, sniffing out survivors and offering hope amid the chaos of the disaster zone

Madhulika Rai
Last Updated : Tuesday, 01 April 2025
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Where the earthquake took many lives, these dogs saved lives – know how these speechless heroes became heroes in Thailand!

The recent earthquake in Bangkok caused massive destruction, but in this difficult time, the dogs of Thailand saved people's lives with their bravery. The dogs of the K9 USAR team worked to find and rescue people buried under the rubble. You will be surprised to know about the hard work, safety and comfort arrangements of these lovely rescue dogs. Know how the dog trainers took care of them and how they are working continuously. Read the full news!

Thailand K9 Heroes: The recent earthquake in Bangkok caused devastation. Many people were buried under the rubble when a 33-storey building collapsed, of which 13 people died and more than 70 people are still trapped under the rubble. In this difficult situation, the dogs of Thailand played an important role in the rescue operation and found the survivors.

K9 USAR: Furry friends who became helpers
Thailand's rescue dog association, K9 USAR, did a wonderful job during this terrible disaster. The team of dogs helped find people buried under the rubble and they put their whole lives into it. In the video shared on Thailand's Facebook page, these dogs can be seen sniffing in the rubble and moving cautiously.

Take full care of the safety of dogs
The safety of the dogs was also very important while working in the debris after the earthquake. They were not only given rest but also shoes were put on their feet when needed to protect them from any sharp objects. One dog, 'Sahara', felt that he could work better after wearing shoes and he himself took off his shoes so that he could work more agilely.

Special care and comfort
Even though these dogs had to face difficult conditions, they were given utmost care. Their crates also had cooling systems and cool-down stations so that they could escape the heat. Apart from this, the dogs were being regularly checked for health. On Monday, all the dogs were thoroughly examined by the medical team and it was found that they are completely healthy and can continue their rescue work.

Dogs and their trainers are continuously engaged in rescue work
The K9 USAR team and dog trainers also said that the dogs are given rest time between jobs so that they can work fresh. This team of dogs has saved many lives so far and they are continuously working hard. Although these dogs and their trainers were getting tired, their goal is clear - to help find missing people. Their hard work and dedication has brought a new hope to the rescue operation in Bangkok. With the help of these dogs, millions of people have learned that when people come together, there can be a ray of hope even in difficult times.