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9/11 Search Dog Cloned... Five Times

by Leila Brillson on June 18, 2009 at 06:45 PM


Former Nova Scotian police officer James Symington (pictured) had quite the attachment to his German shepherd, Trakr. Not only was Trakr man's best friend, but he was also instrumental in the search and rescue effort following 9/11. The dog, according to CBS, found the last survivor in the rubble of the World Trade Center. So, when Symington heard of California company BioArts's contest to clone an 'exceptional' dog, he wanted to immortalize his heroic pet, because, he reasoned, none were more exceptional than his life-saving pet.

Not just one, but five clones were created from Trakr's DNA. Symington received all five at his Los Angeles home at the right time, since Trakr passed away two months ago. He told CBS, "Trakr was so much a part of my life, and, you know, he was more than just my partner....Seeing and having his legacy live on in these puppies is a tremendous gift." Hopefully, a heroic sense of smell is hereditary. [From: CBS.com]

Tags: 911, cloning, dna, dog, science, top, wtc

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