According to the Secretary of National Defense (Sedena), Proteo, one of the rescue dogs that traveled to Turkey to help rescue people who were trapped by the earthquake, died on February 12.
Through a statement, the Sedena announced that the dog died in the fulfillment of his mission and took the opportunity to say goodbye to him with a few words of gratitude for his honorable work.
In addition to his message, the Sedena also made an emotional video where elements of the Mexican Army and Air Force mourned the death of Proteo and took the opportunity to express how proud they are of him.
It should be noted that the institution did not specify the causes of death, but, according to the published messages, apparently, he died while carrying out his work. Proteo traveled to Turkey together with his companions from the Sedena Territory, Simba, Barato, Balanceo, Bureta, Biósfera, Tardío, Kiara and Teología, belonging to the military rescue dog corps.
See you always tenderloin! pic.twitter.com/ta5wVvuKey
— no one (@BlanVane) February 13, 2023
On the other hand, after the death of this German shepherd was announced, many users from all over the world expressed their sadness, such as a Turkish visual artist who did not miss the opportunity to thank him for his heroic work, making an illustration of Proteus. .
Burak Türker took advantage of his Instagram account to share the nice tribute he paid to the tenderloin. In said publication there are also messages from his compatriots who assure that they are proud that he has helped to rescue many lives in Turkey. In addition, they express their affection for him in that country.