Rescue dog Proteo, who was part of Mexican response teams in Turkey after Monday’s devastating earthquakes, died while trying to save his life, Turkish website sondakika.com reported, as cited by News.ro.

Mexico sent a team of 150 rescuers to TurkeyPhoto: AFP / AFP / Profimedia

Proteo saved two people in Turkey. While trying to save another person, the animal died under the rubble. An emotional ceremony was held in his memory.

A team of 150 rescuers was sent to Turkey from Mexico after Monday’s earthquakes.