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Zero to hero: Ex-homeless dog for LA County Fire wins award for rescue efforts in Venezuela
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Helen Jeong , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· September 25, 2026
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A former homeless dog in Los Angeles County has received a prestigious award for her search-and-rescue efforts following a June earthquake in Venezuela, the Los Angeles County Fire Department announced Friday. Roma, a 6-year-old black Labrador retriever, and her handler, Derek Morree of the Los A...
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Key points Roma, a 6-year-old black Labrador retriever, and her handler, Derek Morree of the Los A... A former homeless dog in Los Angeles County has received a prestigious award for her search-and-rescue efforts following a June earthquake in Venezuela, the Los Angeles County Fire Department announced Friday. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? A former homeless dog in Los Angeles County has received a prestigious award for her search-and-rescue efforts following a June earthquake in Venezuela, the Los Angeles County Fire Department announced Friday. Roma, a 6-year-old black Labrador retriever, and her handler, Derek Morree of the Los A...
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