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First-ever search-and-rescue otter Splash can help where dogs can’t

An otter named Splash could assist in underwater search-and-rescue missions in places dogs can’t reach.

Published Jul 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dogs have long been used as a tool to search for missing people and discover items in hard-to-reach areas. Now, a nonprofit group is turning to the water to help with searches.