Apart from just being adorable pets and companions, dogs have for years been involved in numerous rescue efforts, crime prevention and various other missions.
Chulio, a five-year-old German Shepherd is certainly no stranger to danger and has been a key figure in the police force.
Recently, the Batu Gajah district police honoured the dog with a “Jasamu Dikenang” medal after the canine successfully found the body of an elderly man in Kampung Baru Nalla (Batu Gajah).
A Very Good Boy- Chulio, The German Shepherd. (Image Source: The Malay Mail)
On hand to present the medal was Batu Gajah district police deputy chief, Supt Tan Boon Hooi, witnessed by district police chief, Assistant Commissioner, Mohamad Roy Suhaimi Sharif.
Chulio also received a bag of kibbles, while its handler, Corporal Tony Matius Farang receive a certificate of appreciation.
Tony said Chulio, acquired from the United Kingdom has served at the Perak police contingent headquarters K9 Unit for almost five years.
Receving his due: Chulio receiving the “Jasamu Dikenang” medal. (Image Source: The Malay Mail)
“Chulio has joined more than 50 operations and this is the second biggest success after it located victims buried under the rubbles in a landslide in Cameron Highlands last April.
“Chulio who is given daily training, has the special expertise of detecting bodies,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mohamad Roy said that Chulio was deployed on May 11, the third day of the search and rescue operation to look for a missing 85-year-old man.
“On the fourth day, based on the smell of clothes, Chulio managed to find the body in just about half an hour,” he said.
