The SAPS is training dogs are to parachute into danger zones in order to fight crime in South Africa, reports the Mirror.
The dogs are specifically being used to help track down rhino poachers by looking for for tell-tale poaching tracks such as cut or broken fences, irregular human tracks, and litter from camp sites.
A spokesman for the Paramount Group Anti-Poaching and K9 Academy said Arrow had been preparing for his anti-poaching role from a very early age.
“Arrow was first introducing to flying in a chopper at the age of 6 months, he then began rappel training when he was one-year-old.”
“He loves flying in choppers and especially on the skids on the outside of the helicopter.:
“Arrow goes everywhere with his handler, its important he trusts him, otherwise he wouldn’t jump out of a plane at 7,500ft.”
Watch the canines in action below:

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