Description
Vets In the Disaster Zone is a 60-minute documentary special that brings a brand-new perspective to major natural disasters and the aid process that follows them.
Reporting from the Philippines, in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, Emmy and BAFTA-nominated BBC natural science presenter Michael Mosley leads this observational documentary which tells the untold story of the animals caught up in the crisis and a team of specialist vets who are racing to save them.
Amid the devastation, Michael learns about the vital work these emergency vets do, both in the short term by providing rapid veterinary care to thousands of animals and in the long term, by using their expertise to develop pioneering technology with the potential to save millions of animals the next time a disaster strikes.
Michael discovers what motivates this elite team to travel to some of the most dangerous places on earth to help animals and encounters many of the ethical and practical challenges they face as they work against the clock to leave a lasting legacy behind.
The viewer will learn how highly-skilled veterinary work can help restore a shattered community in a fresh, compelling and fascinating show underpinned by expert knowledge and insight.