Yesterday I was transfixed watching a poor dog who was trapped in the raging Los Angeles river.
- He was walking on a narrow strip of land with water gushing and swirling past him on either side. Attempts to get him from the shore had failed. He finally made his way to a retaining wall. It was too steep for him to climb up and out of the river.
The dog was getting tired and confused. I was sure he was going to be swept away. I was hoping they would get a boat or helicopter to rescue him. What made the rescue very dangerous was this portion of the river had high tension wires crossing over.
- A swift river rescue boat was trying to get to him, but they were having a hard time. Along came a helicopter. His first approach failed because of the wires. Finally he flew under the wires from another approach. The heart warming rescue on this video took place.
When the firefighter got to the dog he was so panicked he bite the man in the hand. I watched a video shot from another vantage point, and could see how aggressively the dog was biting the firefighter.
- Again, I thought that would abort the rescue. Not so.! This guy must have been a real animal lover. He endured the bites to get a good grip on the dog and bring him to safety.
I heard him interviewed today on Fox. The brave firefighter will have to see a hand specialist this week. He seems real nonchalant about the bites he sustained. According to the rescuer over 1000 people have called the shelter willing to adopt this lucky pup.
I have to admire the tenancy of this firefighter. These are the people who do a thankless job, and risk their lives every day for you and me.
Along with our military they deserve our utmost respect and support.
Caught on Tape: Amazing Dog Rescue
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