Dog lifeguards on the lookout on Italy's beaches

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As crowds flock to Italy's beaches during the busy summer holidays, a special squad of rescue workers is on guard -- some 300 dogs specially trained to help lifeguards. The labradors, golden retrievers and Newfoundlands trained by the Italian School for Rescue Dogs are credited with saving more than 100 lives, including a dozen this year alone. Duration: 01:50