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Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Dog Teams Rely Heavily On Volunteers


Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Dog Teams Rely Heavily On Volunteers
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Ten rescue dog teams train hard to prepare for avalanches, lost hikers, and worse in Bulgaria's rugged mountain regions. The underfunded rescue service depends on dedicated volunteers, who live with their dogs and rely on their own resources, taking time off from their day jobs. With rescue vehicles scarce, rescuers say dogs fill an important role in helping get people down from difficult terrain.

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