Approximately 50 professionals are working relentlessly to rescue the local fauna on both banks of the Paraopeba river following the breach of Dam I, in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Brazil. To date, 26 domestic animals have been rescued. The task force comprises veterinarians, biologists and assistants - including Vale employees, volunteers, and advisors.

The action is coordinated by Vale's team of biologists in partnership with the Regional Council of Veterinary Medicine, which has mobilized volunteers to help in the rescue efforts and in the veterinary treatment centers set up to assist rescued animals.

Click here to download the video and watch the testimonial from Rafael Rezende Silva, Environment analyst at Vale.

Besides these centers, the initiative also includes a mobile medical care unit to provide first aid to rescued animals.

If you have any information about animals at risk and rescued animals, please call Vale at 0800 285 7000 or contact the Fire Service.

For the latest info, go to vale.com/brumadinho

Video credit: press office Vale