One of the stories that has touched many amid the tragedy of the Adamuz (Córdoba) train accident is that of Boro, a mixed-breed dog —a schnauzer and water dog mix— who was traveling with his owner Ana and her sister on one of the derailed trains. Ana survived the accident, although she sustained several injuries, especially to her face, while her sister, who is pregnant, remains hospitalized in the ICU. Both are originally from Málaga but work professionally in Madrid. After the derailment, the dog ran away in fear, and his safety was uncertain.
This Wednesday, Civil Guard (Seprona) officers and members of the animal rights organization PACMA were able to locate Boro alive near the accident site, according to multiple sources. The dog was seen by search teams yesterday but could not be rescued at the time due to his nervousness and fear. However, this morning brought the good news everyone was hoping for: a group of EMA Infoca forest firefighters successfully found Ana’s pet alive, as reported on X (formerly Twitter):
Thus, Boro has been safely rescued and moved to a secure location, ending the uncertainty about his whereabouts. The teams emphasize that, although the dog was located, he was scared and anxious, so the operation was carried out with caution to avoid worsening his condition. The search was conducted with authorization from the Ministry of the Interior, allowing rescuers escorted by the Civil Guard to access the accident area, where the animal had been last seen.
The discovery brings a ray of hope amid the tragedy, offering emotional relief to Ana and her family as they continue to face the consequences of the accident.