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New Straits Times
2 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Fire and Rescue Department adds 16 new UK-bred K9 dogs this October
Sharifah Mahsinah Abdullah KOTA BARU: The Fire and Rescue Department will strengthen its search and rescue capabilities with the addition of 16 new K9 dogs from the United Kingdom this October, costing RM2.4mil. Its director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said the procurement, each costing RM150,000 inclusive of training, is part of the department's ongoing efforts to enhance operational readiness in critical areas. He said the dogs would be deployed to three key centres: five will be stationed in Sabah, two in Sarawak, while the remaining nine will be based at the K9 unit in Klang Lama, Selangor. "Three officers will be sent to the UK to undergo handler training alongside the dogs. "Once they return, they will be responsible for training other local handlers," he said. Nor Hisham was speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Governance, Integrity, and Anti-Corruption Dialogue Programme here today. He added that the K9 unit is expected to be operational by November, in time to support various national-level search and rescue missions, particularly in disaster-prone regions. "This move will significantly improve our detection and rescue capabilities, especially in difficult terrain and during emergencies involving missing persons or natural disasters," he said. It is learnt that the additional dogs will complement the existing 20 across the country. The dogs include breeds such as the English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever, which are more suited to Malaysia's tropical climate and have more effective specialised functions.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Puppy brutally attacked at Central Florida park; owners injured trying to save her
The Brief Authorities are searching for a dog and its owner following a brutal dog attack at an Ocala park that left a puppy with critical injuries. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Marion County Crime Stoppers. OCALA, Fla. - A dog and its owner are being sought after a violent attack at a dog park in Marion County left two people injured and a 9-month-old English Springer Spaniel puppy named Mae critically hurt. What we know The incident occurred on May 23 at Letty Towles Dog Park in Ocala, where a dog, possibly a pit bull or Cane Corso, attacked Mae and her owners, Maryann and Jack O'Leary. The couple suffered bite wounds while trying to save their pet, who now has serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and internal bleeding. It took four adults to pull the attacking dog off, and the suspected owners fled the scene. What we don't know Authorities have not yet identified the dog or its owner, and it remains unclear whether the animal has a history of aggression. According to Florida law, dog owners are liable for these attacks: "The owner of any dog that bites any person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by persons bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owners' knowledge of such viciousness." Florida Statute 767.04What you can do Anyone with information about the dog attack is urged to call Marion County Crime Stoppers. As for Mae and her owners, a GoFundMe has been set up to help with medical expenses. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information conducted by FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dog competition comes to Mylan Park
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — The Mountaineer Kennel Club, along with Pittsburgh's South Hill Kennel Club, is hosting a dog show through this weekend at Mylan Park in Morgantown. The competition began on Thursday and runs until Sunday. Each day, 800 dogs from all over the country are judged to see which dog is the best representation of their breed, and the public is welcome to come to Mylan Park to watch. 12 News caught up with a dog breeder who competed on Thursday and took second place with her English Springer Spaniel named Puzzle. West Virginia eagle parents repairing second nest after losing three chicks in storm 'I wasn't happy, but I had my little red second-place ribbon, but that's okay. Every day is a different day because you have different competition,' Dog Breeder Bettyann Hale said Hale explained to 12 News that judges look at the American Kennel Club's written standards for how a certain breed should look. 'It talks about things from shape of their eyes, color of their eyes, the way they should move, the way they should stand, how they're built,' Hale said. 'So you look for all kinds of different things.' Chairman of the South Hills Kennel Club, Vince Grlovich, said that what he enjoys about a competition like this weekend is the dogs. 'It's fun to see the dogs here. They have fun. They know it's something special for them,' Grlovich said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Rakyat Post
25-04-2025
- General
- Rakyat Post
Bomba To Get 16 New Dogs From UK To Replace Ageing Dogs
Subscribe to our FREE The Fire and Rescue Department's K9 Dog Detection Unit will The effort, costing RM2.4 million, is to replace ageing dogs and complement the existing 20 canines across the country in search and rescue efforts. Fire and Rescue Department Director-General Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said half of the current trained dogs are over 12 years old, compared to the recommended eight to 10 years. Nor Hisham shared that the initial selection process of 20 dogs has been completed in the United Kingdom and the department will send three of its officers there to work alongside British trainers. Blake, one of the dogs involved in the 2022 Batang Kali landslide search and rescue efforts. Image: TRP File The department will pick 16 out of the 20 dogs. If the dogs were found unsuitable, they will look for other canine candidates. If you're curious what dog breeds the department will receive, Nor Hisham said the dogs would have to be able to withstand Malaysia's tropical climate like the English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever. These rescue dogs will work in four specialised disciplines: Wilderness Search and Rescue, Fire Forensics, Water Cadaver Detection, and Urban Search and Rescue. Some of the 16 dogs that make the cut will be trained in Malaysia and go through internal training with Genting World Berhad for other classes. Additionally, Nor Hisham said the department will receive 30 new fire engine units worth RM45 million in the next six months to replace the old engines. Frankie, Denti dan Pop antara sembilan anjing pengesan (K9) yang digunakan dalam operasi mencari dan menyelamat mangsa yang belum ditemukan dalam tragedi tanah runtuh di tapak perkhemahan Father's Organic Farm, Gohtong Jaya, Batang Kali, hari ini. — Berita Harian (@bharianmy) The department's K9 unit have helped recover many victims and the dogs earned their popularity for their demanding work. Six dogs – Blake, Grouse, Denti, Lady, Pop, and Frankie – were awarded the ''Hero Malaysia'' medals of appreciation while their handlers were awarded certificates after they helped in the Batang Kali landslide SAR operation in December 2022. The dogs worked tirelessly for more than five days to search for bodies. READ MORE: READ MORE: One of the search dogs, Blake, passed out from fatigue after two days of consecutive searches. Blake recovered after much rest but was euthanised on 18 September 2023 after battling stage 4 lymphoma, a form of cancer. READ MORE: Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Star
22-04-2025
- General
- The Star
Fire Dept to get 16 new canine members
SEREMBAN: The Fire and Rescue Department's K9 Dog Detection Unit will receive 16 new canines from the United Kingdom this year, costing RM2.4mil, says Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad. The department director-general said this would complement the existing 20 live assets across the country, further strengthening K9 operations. 'Half of the current dogs are over 12 years, compared to the recommended age range of eight to 10 years. The initial selection process for 20 dogs has already been completed in the UK. 'We will send three of our officers to work alongside trainers there in June. 'They will train them first. From the 20, they will reduce it to 16. If any of the selected puppies are not suitable, they will look for others,' he told reporters after attending the Hari Raya celebration at the state headquarters. Nor Hisham said the sniffer dogs include breeds such as the English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever, which are more suited to Malaysia's tropical climate and have more effective specialised functions. There are four specialised disciplines for K9 dogs: wilderness search and rescue, fire forensics, water cadaver detection and urban search and rescue. 'If there are no obstacles, some of the 16 dogs will be trained in the country. We will conduct internal training with Genting World Bhd for other classes,' he said. Nor Hisham added that 30 new fire engine units, worth RM45mil, will be received in the next six months.
