
Víctor Andrés Barragán Valderrama
Víctor Andrés Barragán Valderrama is a professional soldier in the Colombian Army who served as the handler of Urko, a Belgian Malinois rescue dog. Together, they worked for seven years on numerous search and rescue missions across Colombia, demonstrating a deep bond and partnership in life-saving operations. Following their retirement, Barragán adopted Urko, marking the end of their official service but the continuation of their companionship outside the military.
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Víctor Andrés Barragán Valderrama was Urko's only guide during his career as a rescue dog.
Urko, el perro que se despide del Ejército y se va a casa con su guía después de siete años de rescatesEl Tiempo·
Colombia· 2026-09-19
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