Colombia's special forces made headlines this year because of their rescue of the four children who miraculously survived a plane crash and five weeks lost in the jungle.

But arguably, the most important soldier on this mission, was a trained rescue dog named Wilson.

CGTN's Michelle Begue visited the Colombian military school where these dogs are trained for some of the toughest missions. 

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