As search and rescue operations in Nepal face great difficulties due to extreme conditions on the ground, with rescuers having to crawl to get through the mud. The situation at the rubble site has been described as extremely challenging for the emergency teams trying to locate survivors.
Nuno Paixão, a specialist in search and rescue, noted that the human-dog team faces serious operational obstacles in the affected areas. The thick and unstable mud has significantly limited the mobility of teams and intervention animals.
Despite the difficulties, search and rescue dogs continue to be considered the most effective means of locating survivors under the rubble. The ability of these animals to detect signs of life in disaster zones remains irreplaceable, even under adverse conditions.
The article reports on the chaotic scenario in the areas most affected by the disaster, where rescuers have struggled against the unstable terrain to try to save lives.
