Cadaver Dogs Aid Search for Kerr County Flood Victims, Bringing Closure

The Critical Role of Cadaver Dogs

• 🐾 Cadaver dogs are playing a crucial role in the search and recovery efforts for flood victims in Kerr County.
• 🗺️ These specialized dogs have been searching a very large area over the past few days, and more are needed.

Specialized Search Capabilities

• 🚁 While drones, boats, and sonar equipment are used, cadaver dogs offer unique advantages.
• 🌊 They can maneuver in, under, and through heavy debris and difficult terrain that some equipment cannot reach.
• 💡 Their ability to get on top of or under debris makes them key to successful searches.

Training and Deployment Clarification

• 🎓 State officials clarify that they do not deploy cadaver dogs but rather train them for search operations.
• 🤝 Individuals with trained dogs are encouraged to contact their local sheriff's office if they wish to assist.