A dog can help police officers look for a person who is missing.
The Nose Knows
SAR dogs use their noses to find people who are missing. Dogs can smell tiny clues that people leave behind wherever they go. These include dead skin cells, pieces of clothing, and hairs. These clues can help a dog to save a missing person’s life.
This dog helps police officers find clues. The clues help solve crimes.
Key Vocabulary
lifen., someone who is alive
In Other Words
dead skin cells very small pieces of skin that fall off
Before You Move On
1.Main Idea and Details How do SAR dogs help rescue people?
2.Make Inferences How do SAR dogs use their sense of smell?