又一机场驱鸟犬即将“就职”, 雇佣工资高达7500美元

Yeager Airport in West Virginia has added a helpful new member to the team, an 18-month-old border collie named Hercules.

西维吉尼亚洲的耶格尔机场为该团队新增了一名得力助手，一只名叫赫拉克勒斯的18个月大的边境牧羊犬。

The pup has been hired to chase birds and other animals off the runway – a problem that has been a concern for the Charlestown, WV, airport.

这只小狗被雇来赶走跑道上的鸟类和其他动物—这是一直困扰西维吉尼亚洲查尔斯顿市机场的问题。

“Every airport has problems with bird strikes and wildlife on the airfield. It’s a big safety hazard, so a dog can be a real predator,” Nick Keller, assistant director at Yeager, said to WV Metro News. “It will keep birds, deer, coyotes, rabbits away from the airfield.”

“每个机场都有鸟类袭击和机场坪野生动物的问题。这是一个很大的安全隐患，所以狗可以成为真正的捕食者。”耶格尔机场的助理总监尼克.凯勒对《西维吉尼亚地铁新闻报》说。“它会让鸟、鹿、土狼和兔子远离机场。”

Keller said the dog could potentially reduce deadly animal collisions once trained.

凯勒说，这只狗可能会在受训后减少致命的动物碰撞。

Hercules is currently being trained in North Carolina on a range of verbal and whistle commands, WV Metro News reported.

据《西维吉尼亚地铁新闻报》报道，赫拉克勒斯目前正在北卡罗来纳州接受一系列的口头和哨令训练。

Yeager staff must also be trained to handle Hercules while he is at work. Hercules will be outfitted with a reflective vest, safety glasses and ear protection.

在赫拉克勒斯工作期间，耶格尔机场的员工也必须受训去指挥它。赫拉克勒斯将配备反光背心、护目镜和耳罩。

Hercules was recommended to Keller by a U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, the news outlet reports. However, the dog did not come cheap. Yeager Airport reportedly paid $7,500 for Hercules.

据新闻媒体报道，美国农业部野生动物生物学家向凯勒推荐了赫拉克勒斯。然而，这只狗并不便宜。据报道，耶格尔机场为赫拉克勒斯支付了7500美元。

The dog is expected to arrive at Yeager Airport in May.

这只狗预计将于5月抵达耶格尔机场。