Mexico's Frida, beloved rescue dog turned national icon, dies


  • World
  • Wednesday, 16 Nov 2022

FILE PHOTO: Rescue dog Frida looks on while working after an earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico September 22, 2017. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Frida, the rescue dog who emerged as a hero and symbol of national pride after an earthquake devastated parts of Mexico in 2017, died on Tuesday of natural causes, the Mexican Navy said.

Known for her custom-made doggy goggles and boots, Frida became a social media star and a symbol of Mexicans' resilience in the face of tragedy after the 2017 earthquake that killed hundreds in and around Mexico City.

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