A Copacabana family has welcomed a very special Fire and Rescue NSW veteran into their lives.
Viking the Labrador has worked as a fire accelerant detection canine for FRNSW for the past six years, but with his retirement looming, FRNSW put the callout amongst its firefighters to find Viking a new forever home.
Copacabana resident, Luca Bertoldi, was the lucky winner out of 20 applicants, with the Bertoldi clan welcoming Viking to his new home over the Easter long weekend.
Bertoldi said that with everything going on with COVID-19 and his family confined to their home, Viking’s arrival made for a very special Easter for his two children.
Viking’s handler, Craig Gordon, while sad to see him go, said he was happy that Viking had found a new family.
Source: Video, Apr 14, 2020. Fire and Rescue NSW. Reporter: Dilon Luke