K-9 Hero Finds Baby Alive in Venezuela | Durham News

When a massive earthquake strikes Venezuela, Nash County, North Carolina’s elite K-9 unit steps in—Deputy Jack Thorpe and his partner Joey are on the ground, navigating rubble and danger to find survivors and victims. Known worldwide for their lifesaving search-and-rescue skills, these dogs also help protect human responders by sniffing out hidden threats. Sheriff Keith Stone calls it a “catastrophic human event,” and Joey’s heroic discovery of a living baby amid the wreckage proves why these teams are indispensable. With no set return date, Thorpe and Joey are committed to staying as long as needed—showcasing Nash County’s global commitment to disaster relief, even without their usual partner Fiji on vacation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d889804bc1f673f