Congratulations to “E’lle” and Casey Rogers for passing their Human Remains Detection (C1) certification test. A new team to now be available for State of California OES and CARDA. (This is Casey’s second certified dog) Well done Casey and E’lle. CARDA
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Certification News: “Louise” and Michelle Hirt
Congratulations for passing the Human Remains Detection (C1) recertification. We commend you on your efforts and dedication. Michelle and Louise are also members of the Sacramento County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team. CARDA
Read MoreHatch Graham, RIP
May 5, 1930—April 28, 2023 Hatch, who was born in Los Angeles and lived for the last several decades in Placerville, was considered a founding member of CARDA. His contributions will continue to have a ripple effect throughout the world of search and rescue. Among other accomplishments, he devised a […]
Read MoreAn American hiker is missing in Japan.
Her family is retracing her steps. Kirk Murad feared the worst when he received a distressing call in early April: His wife, Patricia Wu-Murad, had been reported missing on a hiking trip in Japan, halfway across the globe. Murad, who lives in Connecticut, told The Washington Post his next decision […]
Read MoreDog diplomacy: Turkey sends Mexico puppy after search dog’s death
By Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC News A German Shepherd puppy has arrived in Mexico after being flown from Turkey as a gesture of gratitude from the Turkish government for the help Mexico’s search dogs lent after February’s earthquake. (read full article)
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