IRO Certified International Rescue Dog Test - Day 2 Concludes

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the second day of the IRO Certified International Rescue Dog Test was held at the Yatsugatake International Rescue Dog Training Center (Event Chairman: Itsunori Onodera, Member of the House of Representatives, former Minister of Defense). For the wide-area search operations to find missing persons, Stage A was conducted, where each pair searched for two simulated missing persons. Wide area venue Pairs awaiting wide-area search and individual announcements for wide-area search. Rubble search Due to the risk of SFTS infection from ticks, dogs found with ticks received treatment from an on-site veterinarian, despite handlers taking preventative measures. Tick treatment in progress On May 10, the third day and closing ceremony will be held. Contact: NPO Japan Rescue Dog Trainers Association https://rdta.or.jp/