Specially-trained dogs were called in.
They were needed to help with the aftermath of horrific Grenfell Tower fire in London.
Wearing heat-resistant boots to protect their paws from fire and debris, the pooches helped firefighters comb the charred building for survivors, human remains and evidence.
So far, 30 people are confirmed dead, but Metropolitan Police said over the weekend that number will mostly certainly rise by scores. Officials re-entered the blackened building, but any recovery work could take weeks longer. It’s just too dangerous to continue.
“Sadly that work leads me to believe that the number of people missing, but as yet unaccounted for has risen from yesterday’s figure of 58,” Commander Stuart Cundy said.
Meanwhile, another 19 people are still being treated in hospital.
Around the world, people are still in shock over the devastation.
But paused to applaud the efforts of some heroic dogs.
Search dogs assisting @LondonFire @metpoliceuk at Grenfell Tower pic.twitter.com/hKRaggSAYi
— Dany Cotton (@LFBCommissioner) June 15, 2017
We’ve used specialist search dogs at #GrenfellTower. They’re lighter than humans and can cover a large area quickly https://t.co/WVA0PBEKti pic.twitter.com/CRuCqSkYiG
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) June 16, 2017
The @LondonFire dogs doing a fantastic job at the Grenfell Tower. #BusterBoots #DogsOfTwitter #DogsLife #Dogs #HarrowBTeam pic.twitter.com/8zz9e8T6Tu
— Harrow MPS (@MPSHarrow) June 17, 2017
A drone courtesy of @kentfirerescue & specialist search dogs are all part of our operations with @metpoliceuk at #GrenfellTower #999Family pic.twitter.com/3bCWXYmWvC
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) June 15, 2017
