Behind the Headlines: Ride along with Sask. volunteer water rescue and K9 Gustav dog

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K9 Gustav, one of Saskatchewan’s few active water rescue dogs, has been a key part of Amphibious Response Support Unit One (ARSU1), a non-profit organization that helps police and fire, for the past four years. 980 CJME's Gillian Massie talks with Gustav's handler and director of the unit, John Maczko, about the water dog's contribution to the team.

26 Sep English Canada News

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