Malawi Intensifies Search and Rescue for Cyclone Victims: Malawi
Police spokesperson Peter Kalaya told VOA Friday about the challenges they face locating the remains of people trapped under muddy rubble, which is why sniffer dogs are an asset.
Early this week, Malawi search and rescue teams -- comprised of police, the Red Cross and the military -- were deployed to rescue people trapped in trees and rooftops by the cyclone.He told a news conference Thursday that the military team also faced significant challenges. Authorities in Malawi say there are still many areas that cannot be accessed by either vehicles or boats.
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