Hero Scots firefighters and search dog to help with Morocco earthquake rescue efforts

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Two Scottish firefighters and a search and rescue dog have joined international rescue efforts to help those affected by the Morocco earthquake.Dog handler and Crew Commander Gary Carroll and K9 Coorie, based at Portlethen in Aberdeenshire, and Watch Commander Gavin Brown, based in Dundee, will help with search efforts in the country.At least 2,500 people have died and some 2,500 more have been injured after a magnitude 6.8 quake struck on Friday night, according to latest UN figures.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) group have travelled to Africa as part of the UK International Search and Rescue Team (ISAR) deployed to Morocco through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).It is Coorie's first deployment since graduating earlier this year from a training and assessment course provided by the National Fire Chiefs Council.The two-year-old Malinois Belgian Shepherd will be able to operate as part of the UK ISAR and can help search in collapsed structures.SFRS Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Bruce Farquharson, UK ISAR team manager in Scotland, said: "Our thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating earthquake in Morocco and upon arrival there our team will be ready to join the wider effort to help as many people as they can with their specialist skills."Crew Commander Carroll and Watch Commander Brown will of course now be supported by Coorie who will be able to provide additional help to them, the UK ISAR team and the emergency services already in place in Morocco."Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on