Yzabelle Bostyn
VELEZ-Malaga will soon have dog lifeguards specially trained in water rescue.
The project is a collaboration between the local council and the Asociación de Rescate Acuático Canino (Association for Canine Water Rescue).
Dogs are trained to save swimmers in peril and transport flotation devices.
They provide vital support for human lifeguards, using their sense of smell to locate people in areas where human vision is limited or where victims have been dragged under water.
The furry friends will wear special life jackets so they can be easily identified.
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