They are brave and loyal and Mexicans view them as a symbol of hope in times of tragedy.

The dogs have become something of a national symbol in Mexico. In response to the disaster, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a state of emergency in the ten worst-hit provinces for the next three months. This was the most powerful earthquake to hit the country in over, 80 years.

A third quake of magnitude 6.0 occurred in Goksun, Turkey. The shock waves were even felt in Lebanon and Syria. Later that day, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit the Elbistan district. The first earthquake of magnitude 7.8 was centered in the Pazarcik district and could be felt in Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. In Turkey, 5,894 people have been recorded dead and 2,470 in Syria, reported LiveMint. This has resulted in a devastating 8,364 fatalities and tens of thousands more injured. This week has seen tragedy strike Turkey and Syria as five earthquakes have occurred back-to-back since Monday.

Un descanso en Dublín ,la última escala rumbo a Turquía misión rescate.

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