Press Release:

Barren River Area Search Dog Association

For Immediate Release

09-17-01  

Bowling Green, KY

The Barren River Area Search Dog Association has been requested by the City Of New York Police Dept. to travel to the New York area in response to the recent attack on the World Trade Center. Five Cadaver detection trained dogs with handlers and seven support personnel will be on this mission. The search dog team will be utilized at a nearby area where debris from the World Trade Center is being trucked from the site of the attack. The length of time the team will be utilized has yet to be determined. The Barren River Area Search Dog Association is an all volunteer group based in the Bowling Green KY area. Dogs and handlers must undergo approximately 2-3 years of training, involving  dog obedience, search and specialized skills for wilderness, cadaver and water search. The team is requesting donations of funds for the trip, and also the following supplies: 3M ½  face respirators, leather gloves, plastic sheeting, disposable towels, garbage bags, ear and eye protection, flash lights and batteries. Other items are also needed, donations can be made by contacting Anne Rush at 270-843-8357.

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