
Risto Kotkas
Risto Kotkas is a 34-year-old Estonian police dog handler, recognized for his expertise in search and rescue operations, particularly in locating missing persons. Recently, he participated in a challenging operation at the Pabradės military training area in Lithuania, where he and his specially trained dog, Mike, were called upon to assist in the search for a missing U.S. soldier. This marked his first international mission, contributing to a significant operation that drew considerable public attention. Kotkas highlighted the unique challenges of searching in marshy areas and expressed the emotional impact of successfully locating the remains of the missing soldiers.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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Risto Kotkas led the search and rescue dog team.
Záchrana tiel štyroch amerických vojakov bola vyčerpávajúca. Všetci boli na nervy, tvrdíRisto Kotkas, the lead dog handler, took a small inflatable boat with his German Shepherd Maik to search the marsh.
Záchrana tiel štyroch amerických vojakov bola vyčerpávajúca. Všetci boli na nervy, tvrdíRisto Kotkas is the handler of a police dog that helped find the last missing US soldier.
WASHINGTON POST ⟩ Nelja surnud USA sõduri Leedust koju toomiseks läks vaja eraldi armeed ja Eesti politseikoeraRisto Kotkas discussed his team's involvement in the search for a missing American soldier during exercises in Lithuania.
Эстонский кинолог рассказал, как его собака искала пропавшего американского солдата на полигоне в Падбраде и прекрасно справиласьRisto Kotkas is an Estonian police kinologist who participated in a complex operation to recover bodies from a swamp.
JAV karių ieškojęs Estijos kinologas – apie neeilinę operaciją Pabradės poligone














