A team of dogs from Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived at LAX from Texas on Sunday, where they performed an 18-day rollout to support Lone Star State’s search and recovery efforts from the fatal floods this summer.
LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone and other officials were there to greet them before the team went to Pacoima’s LACOFD Technology Operations section for equipment drop-offs.
“Every dog team and first responder should be praised for their unwavering commitment to supporting search and recovery efforts in central Texas,” Marrone said. “We continue to stand with residents and communities affected by the devastating floods and wish them continuous strength and resilience.”
Paramedic Jonathan Munguia collaborated with Rescue K-9 Clifford. “We’re trying to put our emotions aside,” Munguia said. “We’re there to work, to work. We’re trying to stay professional.”
K-9 Prentiss worked with firefighter captain Serena Serrano until he was hit by a stomach illness that required emergency surgery, Serrano said. Prentiss was scheduled to retire next spring, but could retire sooner, she said. The surgery was evident in Prentiss’ shaved belly.
The flood occurred in central Texas over the weekend of July 4th, killing at least 135 people and leaving dozens more. The deaths included 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, a Christian Girls camp in Hunt, Texas.
The California Department of Emergency Services revitalized the county dog team on July 8th.
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