Rescue Rats: Researchers Testing New Animals For Disasters

Search and rescue teams have long used dogs and other types of technology to rescue people from disaster zones.

Tuesday, November 8th 2022, 12:48 pm

By: News 9


-

Search and rescue teams have long used dogs and other types of technology to rescue people from disaster zones.

Now, some researchers are calling upon rats for the mission.

Researchers said rats are just as trainable as dogs, and are able to fit where they can't.

These rescue rats are equipped with backpacks that have cameras, two-way audio and location devices.

The rats also have a handle around their neck that they're trained to pull if they find a victim.

logo

Get The Daily Update!

Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox!

More Like This

November 8th, 2022

July 3rd, 2025

July 3rd, 2025

July 3rd, 2025

Top Headlines

July 4th, 2025

July 4th, 2025

July 4th, 2025

July 3rd, 2025