Tag: Rescue

APOPO Deploys RescueRATs with Specialized Backpacks for Earthquake Victim Location in Turkey

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A new disaster-response project launched in Antalya, Turkey, in January 2026, is set to deploy trained African giant pouched rats, known as ‘RescueRATs,’ to help locate survivors in earthquake-stricken areas. These specialized rats, trained by the Belgian non-profit organization APOPO, wear custom-designed, lightweight backpacks equipped with cameras, microphones, and location transmitters. The technology allows real-time communication and tracking by rescue teams, aiming to complement human rescuers by accessing spaces otherwise inaccessible.

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Tibet Earthquake Injuries Rise to 65, Death Toll Remains at 16

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A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the northern part of Nagqu, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The latest reports confirm that the number of injured individuals has risen to 65, with 11 in serious condition, while the death toll remains at 16. Rescue efforts are ongoing, involving over 1,600 personnel, as relief supplies reach the affected areas. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered comprehensive search and rescue operations and immediate medical attention for those affected.

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