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Sniffer dog who was ‘too friendly’ for drugs role excels in Taiwan earthquake rescues

Source: Kaohsiung city government/AFP

A former drug-sniffing dog named Roger, who was fired from his job for being too friendly, has redeemed himself by helping search teams in Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years.

A hit the island on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 1,140 injured. Rescuers have been facing a, rockfalls and aftershocks as the remaining trapped and .

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