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SUMMARY: Joint Task Force Canines, a local nonprofit, recently returned from a search and recovery mission in Western North Carolina following devastating floods from Hurricane Ida. Founder Keith Holland, accompanied by his service dog Quill, worked alongside other veterans to locate missing loved ones. Holland described the scene as worse than any war zone he had encountered, due to the overwhelming force of nature that complicated their efforts. Their team successfully recovered three bodies, utilizing trained dogs to navigate the challenging terrain. Holland plans to return soon to assist those still affected by the disaster, addressing urgent needs as winter approaches.

Keith Holland, non-profit founder of Joint Task Force K9 has returned home from western North Carolina after assisting in Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

Holland used trained dogs to help find missing bodies in western North Carolina and got back from the mission on Monday.

When ABC15 spoke to Keith Holland last week, he had just gotten to Mars Hill, an area about 15 miles north of Asheville. Holland was about to set out on a four-day search and recovery mission on the South Toe River with his service dog, Quill.
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