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Amazing look at Breckenridge’s avalanche dog training

How long does it take avalanche dogs to find people buried in the snow?

Breckenridge Ski Resort has released GoPro video of their avalanche dog, Loki, during safety week drills.

A volunteer was buried under three to four feet of snow. Loki had no idea where the person was buried when she was released.

After a few seconds, Loki was able to find the person. After a little bit of digging, the person is able to get out safely.

Breckenridge Ski Resort says it has five certified avalanche dogs and one in training.

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