Dogs help rescue owners buried in avalanche in Switzerland

 Agence France-Presse

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<p>Two people caught in an avalanche in Switzerland were rescued after their dogs barked for help, attracting the attention of nearby snow-shoers who were able to dig them out, air ambulance service Rega said on Sunday.</p>

Two people caught in an avalanche in Switzerland were rescued after their dogs barked for help, attracting the attention of nearby snow-shoers who were able to dig them out, air ambulance service Rega said on Sunday.

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Dogs help rescue owners buried in avalanche in Switzerland

Agence France-Presse

Published Jan 31, 2021 10:25 PM PHT

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