CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Zen, a 5-year-old border collie, circled friskily around a mound of snow as he picked up a scent, his quick movements signaling to his handler that someone was buried ...

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- The role of dogs in Italian Alpine rescues is becoming more important as the number of people caught by avalanches increases -- up by 50% over the past 25 years.

If not found within 35 minutes, studies show 70% of victims die of asphyxiation. Rescue dogs in Italy are always on the first helicopter leaving base. But it typically takes 15 to 20 minutes to ...

The role of dogs in Italian Alpine rescues is becoming more important as the number of people caught by avalanches increases -- up by 50% over the past 25 years. Zen, a 5-year-old border collie, ...

“If something goes wrong though, the only weapon Alpine rescuers have to search is dogs," Sbisa said. "We have no other chance.″ Avalanches involving people who need rescue in Italy have ...

If not found within 35 minutes, studies show 70% of victims die of asphyxiation. Rescue dogs in Italy are always on the first helicopter leaving base. But it typically takes 15 to 20 minutes to ...

Zen the Border Collie Teaches Other Dogs How to Rescue People in Italy's Avalanche-Prone Dolomites CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Zen, a 5-year-old border collie, circled friskily around a ...