In February, passengers aboard a plane were delighted to see three well-behaved rescue dogs seated alongside them. The dogs, named Rex, Balam, and Orly, are trained search-and-rescue canines from the Mexican Red Cross. They were being transported alongside passengers and displayed exemplary behavior throughout the flight, capturing the attention and admiration of travelers and flight attendants alike.
A Twitter user, Darwin Franco Migues, who was on the same flight, shared a post praising the dogs’ calm demeanor, calling them “the most obedient passengers” he had ever seen. The dogs’ disciplined behavior stood out so much that even flight attendants commented on their exemplary conduct. The trio of dogs are highly trained to assist in disaster zones, particularly after earthquakes, where they help locate survivors in collapsed buildings.
Photos of the dogs, which went viral online, garnered warm comments from netizens, who were charmed by their expressions and the novelty of sharing a flight with rescue dogs. Many expressed their admiration, and some jokingly wondered if the dogs were awaiting their meal.
