Personal Digest: Border collie rescues 26 after Caracas quake

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Personal Digest: Border collie rescues 26 after Caracas quake
Digest Newsletter · Jul 16, 2026
Personal Digest: Border collie rescues 26 after Caracas quake

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at least 26 people — A black-and-white border collie helped rescue at least 26 people from earthquake rubble in Caracas, becoming a symbol of hope and trained-rescue capability.

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