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Canine Rescue Teams Return to LA After Assisting in Devastating Texas Floods

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Following a 18-day deployment to Central Texas, where they assisted with search and recovery efforts after devastating floods left at least 138 dead, canine rescue teams from Los Angeles County have returned home. Deployed on July 8 by Governor Gavin Newsom, the team worked in excruciating heat with high humidity, a condition unfamiliar to California-based crews. The dogs, led by their human counterparts, helped rescue teams search for remaining victims, and the team is being commended for their steadfast commitment to assisting with the search and recovery efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Los Angeles County Fire Department's canine rescue team was deployed to Central Texas on July 8 to assist with search and recovery efforts in the aftermath of devastating floods.
  • The team, led by Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone, worked for 18 days in Texas, searching for remaining victims and helping with recovery efforts.
  • At least 138 people have been confirmed dead, with dozens still unaccounted for, following the floods.
  • The team's work was challenging due to the high humidity, which is not common in California, and had to adjust their dogs' work schedules accordingly.
  • A canine named Prentiss, part of the team, required emergency surgery while in Texas but is expected to make a full recovery and will have a two-month break before returning to work.
  • The team's deployment was part of an effort led by Governor Gavin Newsom, who also deployed teams from Oakland, Sacramento, Menlo Park, Orange County, and Riverside County.
  • The Los Angeles County Fire Department's canine team is being commended for their steadfast commitment to assisting with the search and recovery efforts in Central Texas.

Statistics:

  • 18 days: Length of time the canine rescue team was deployed in Texas.
  • 138: Minimum number of confirmed fatalities due to the floods in Central Texas.
  • 2-3 weeks: estimated timeframe for Prentiss to recover from emergency surgery.
  • 2 months: expected break Prentiss will have before returning to work after surgery.
  • 5: number of California counties who sent canine teams to assist in the search and recovery efforts in Central Texas.

Sources:

  • "Byline: Austin Turner, Alys Martinez (KCAL,KCBS) -- Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS)

https://www.kcbs.com/" (accessed on [current date]).

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