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K9 Hero Saves Lives in Venezuela | Durham News
A Nash County deputy returned from a harrowing week in Venezuela, where he helped rescue survivors after a deadly earthquake — working side-by-side with his K9 partner Joey through rubble, danger, and exhaustion. Together, they pulled three people alive and found the remains of over 30 others, offering closure to grieving families. Thorpe described the emotional weight of confirming deaths and the relentless physical strain. Back home, he’s decompressing before heading back into action with his new partner, Fiji — a seasoned K9 hero with a track record of lifesaving missions in hurricanes and…
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