Dog Rescued From Floods In Mexico Gets Adopted By The Mexican Navy

November 19, 2020

A Mexican Navy video documenting the rescue of a stranded golden Labrador retriever, a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Labrador Retriever, captured the hearts of millions of people on social media.

The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) has since announced that it has adopted the dog.

Credit: Secretaría de Marina

The video posted on Twitter by Secretaría de Marina , shows a marine on flooded streets in Villahermosa, Tabasco, encountering the frightened dog outside of a home on a flooded street. The dog was brought onboard and given a proper health check.

Since no one has come forward to claim the dog, the Navy made him an official member of the force.

Credit: Secretaría de Marina

The Navy has not named him yet, but think he will make a great rescue dog.

"The dog shows great potential and ability for that," an official said. "There’s a hope that he'll be one of the best rescue dogs since it had the experience of being rescued itself. Goes to show that even in the heavy clouds there are a few rays of light and hope shining through."

Watch the video below.