The Mexican authorities decided to hold a military funeral to bid farewell to the famous rescue dog “Proteo”, who died of severe injuries while searching for survivors in the Turkey earthquake, as he had many courageous positions in saving those affected by the earthquake during the last period.

According to Mexican reports, the Mexican Minister of Defense decided to hold the military funeral in memory of the dog “Proteo”, which is of the German Shepherd family and is one of the best Mexican dogs that has special training in rescue work, and he died a few days ago in the Turkish city of Adi Yaman after helping him rescue Two people from the rubble.

Proteo has arrived from Mexico to help locate the survivors, but fate does not give him enough time to complete the mission.

The dog died recently and the Mexican Ministry of Defense said: “Thank you Proteo for your heroic work .. You have accomplished the mission of the Mexican army.”

“Mexican Army and Air Force personnel deeply regret the loss of our great comrade Proteo,” she added.

She added, “You have accomplished your mission as a member of the Mexican delegation to search for and rescue our brothers in Turkey. We are proud of you.”

“I was always a strong dog that never gave up,” said one of the soldiers involved in the rescue operations in Turkey.

Internet users praised Proteo for his efforts, but some demanded more details about the circumstances of the death of the brave rescue dog.