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Crew Member Lowered Into Canal To Catch A Dog Being Swept Away

Written by: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| Published on April 16, 2024

Dog lovers rejoice! We found the perfect rescue story that will warm your heart and soul. The video below features a pup falling into a treacherous canal. He helplessly gets swept away, and his fate seems grim, but that all changes thanks to dog-loving construction workers who witnessed the dog’s harrowing fall. The pup was walking near the canal when he lost his footing and tumbled down. The construction workers had to devise a plan quickly. They moved the excavator’s arm over the water with one of the workers inside. The man waited for the dog to reach him.

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As the pup comes closer, you can see his little head treading above water. The man reaches his arms out, prepared to catch the dog. In a matter of seconds, the man grabs the dog by the nape of his neck, maneuvers his body around, and holds him tight.

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The moment the dog is safe, the team lifts the arm out of the canal and places both the pup and his savior on dry ground. This rescue isn’t just incredible—it’s miraculous! We couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Thank you to everyone involved in this rescue mission. The dog is doing well and living his best life today because brave people didn’t hesitate to help him. The video will take your breath away!

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Have you ever been involved in a dog or animal rescue? Do you volunteer for a local shelter or foster animals? We would LOVE to hear from you in our comment section. Your stories can inspire many!

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