NDRF trains dogs to detect dead bodies: First cadaver unit to be commissioned soon; fills gap in resue ops

NDRF is training dogs, primarily Belgian Malinois and Labradors, to locate human remains during rescue operations. This initiative addresses a gap in current disaster response capabilities, as the focus has traditionally been on saving lives. The dogs are being trained using a special synthetic scent mimicking human decomposition, as obtaining actual body material is challenging.

Jul 20, 2025 - 17:15
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NDRF trains dogs to detect dead bodies: First cadaver unit to be commissioned soon; fills gap in resue ops
NDRF is training dogs, primarily Belgian Malinois and Labradors, to locate human remains during rescue operations. This initiative addresses a gap in current disaster response capabilities, as the focus has traditionally been on saving lives. The dogs are being trained using a special synthetic scent mimicking human decomposition, as obtaining actual body material is challenging.

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