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St Bernard Dogs and the Rescue Legacy Across the Alps
The article recalls St Bernard dogs famed for search and rescue at the Great St Bernard Pass. It notes 2900 lives saved, highlights hero dog Larry with 49 saves, and explains the hospice lineage dating to the 11th and 17th centuries. It also touches on the breed history and ongoing alpine rescues amid winter traffic. It cites tax data from the IRS for 1973.
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Larry
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St. Bernard Hospice
St. Bernard de Menthon
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St. Bernard Paes
Switzerland