In Albion Borough, Pennsylvania, Thursday was not a good day for a Rottweiler that had fallen into a creek and found himself stuck under a bridge.
Rescue personnel from Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department arrived after a report referenced the dog stuck under a bridge at the Albion Borough Park. The incident followed heavy downpours throughout the day, creating swift currents and a very high creek.
Chief 601 requested Lake City Fire Company to standby their station while crews arrived to get a better understanding of the scope of the situation. Ambulance 617 and Engine 604 joined Chief 601 at the scene.
The water had been moving swiftly, and the frightened dog stuck on the underside of the bridge could be heard barking. It was then the Lake City Water Rescue Team arrived at the scene and sprang into action.
An emergency platform was made available, as the crews continued to hear the dog barking and crying for help.
Before crews could gain access to the dog, the bridge acted as a strainer and collected debris from the raging creek. Large logs and piles of debris had to be removed from under the bridge allowing crews to gain access to the openings under the bridge in order to get to the dog.
During the operation, crews had to access the underneath of the bridge from both sides to assist with the removal of the debris.
Once crews removed debris from underneath the bridge, crews reevaluated the ongoing situation and devised a plan to rescue the dog.
Meanwhile the dog had been in a bad position and because of the rising water and the quick moving currents, rescuers went under the bridge and attached a collar to the dog. From there, one of the technicians was able to pull the dog to safety.
The owners of the dog and neighbors pulled on the rope to bring the dog over to the edge of the creek where he was lifted out and safely placed on the ground.
It was at that point that Chief 601 announced that it was a successful recovery as the dog shook off excess water.
At that point, one person carried the dog to the back of a truck and wrapped the dog in blankets. The dog was then taken to a veterinary to be evaluated.
The entire rescue operation lasted about an hour and ten minutes. No injuries were reported, but everyone certainly appreciated the efforts of the brave firemen and the emergency rescue teams.
(Photos via Facebook West County on Scene)
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