Diesel is Scotland's only international search and rescue dog

SCOTLAND’S only international search and rescue dog was in action for the first time at the weekend - as he prepares to sniff out survivors trapped in disaster zones around the world.

Two-year-old Diesel is the newest recruit to join the UK’s disaster relief team, and the only four-legged member north of the border.

And the English springer spaniel, bred by handler Gary Carroll, was put through his paces when he took part in his first major training exercise at Aberdeen City Council’s former headquarters.

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 Diesel and his owner Gary Caroll

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