LOOK: Signs of life amid scent of death on volatile Taal island

The eruption of Taal volcano on Sunday, January 12, forced the evacuation of thousands of Filipinos living in the vicinity. As desperate residents fled the area, they not only left their homes but they also left behind their animals.

The once idyllic spot has been transformed into a virtual ghost region, as poisonous ash blanketed vast tracts of land. Two days later, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, volunteers from the private sector, and some residents visited the area in hopes of finding survivors even as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council previously said that the plants and wildlife were already dead.

Thankfully, the persistence of the volunteers bore fruit as they were able to take several animals back to safety.George Calvelo, ABS-CBN NewsThe once picturesque island now lies in ruin.Members of rescue teams search for surviving animals.George Calvelo, ABS-CBN NewsGeorge Calvelo, ABS-CBN News Animals left behind are tied to fallen tree branches as their owners wait for boats to rescue them on the Taal volcano island.Members of the MMDA K9 Corps search for surviving animals on the Taal volcano island. The team rescued 8 dogs, 4 ducks, and one pig.A dog is trapped on Taal volcano island covered with ash. Rescue teams found it hard to rescue animals, as they tended to run away as people got close to them.

God bless you for taking the risk to rescue them!

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