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French commando dog awarded posthumous Dickin Medal
Video Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO
Published on April 22, 2021 - Duration: 02:20s
French commando dog awarded posthumous Dickin Medal
A French Navy commando dog called Luek has been awarded a posthumous Dickin Medal - the highest honour available for animals - for his life-saving actions while on duty.Vet charity the PDSA gave the Belgian Malinois the prestigious award, also known as the animalsโ Victoria Cross, for his bravery in Mali while taking on several hostile combatants.