Avalanche Rescue Dogs
Clip: Season 1 Episode 8 | 8m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
See how Frankie the Snowbird avalanche rescue dog helps find skiers trapped in the snow.
Little Cottonwood Canyon is the birthplace of U.S. avalanche science, and at the forefront of many a snowy search & rescue operation, there’s an avalanche rescue dog. Meet Snowbird Ski Patroller Marguerite Van Komen and her partner Frankie the rescue dog, and see how our furry friends are working to keep Utah’s outdoor enthusiasts safe in the face of disaster.
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Avalanche Rescue Dogs
Clip: Season 1 Episode 8 | 8m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Little Cottonwood Canyon is the birthplace of U.S. avalanche science, and at the forefront of many a snowy search & rescue operation, there’s an avalanche rescue dog. Meet Snowbird Ski Patroller Marguerite Van Komen and her partner Frankie the rescue dog, and see how our furry friends are working to keep Utah’s outdoor enthusiasts safe in the face of disaster.
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