Search and rescue dogs search for survivors in Florida apartment collapse

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Updated: 7:02PM CST July 2, 2021

K-9 canine search and rescue teams have begun searching for survivors under the rubble of South Champlain Towers, families are relying on dogs to help find loved ones, and the dogs are part of Florida Task Force 1 (FL-TF1). Their sense of smell and graceful nature give them an advantage over the humans they come into contact with in rescue situations. The team working with the animals said dogs have as many as 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses. Humans only have about 6 million. These dogs help guide and save time for search crews. Watch the video above for the full story about rescue dog teams.

Surside, Florida –

Teams of K-9 search and rescue dogs begin searching for survivors under the ruins of the South Champlain Towers.

Families rely on dogs to help find their loved ones.

The dogs are part of the Florida Division 1 (FL-TF1).

Their keen sense of smell and graceful nature give them an advantage over their human handlers in rescue situations. The team working with the animals said dogs have as many as 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses. Humans only have about 6 million.

These dogs help guide and save time for search crews.

Watch the video above for the full story about rescue dog teams.

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