The job of an officer never ends.
You never know when you’re about to intervene or when your assistance will be crucial.
The Huron Police Department in Huron, California, faced their daily challenge when they received a report about an unfortunate animal trapped deep in a sewage drain.
Upon receiving the call, the department immediately dispatched a team of officers to help. When they finally arrived at the scene, they encountered a stinky situation and rushed to the animal’s aid.
The Furry Baby Hardly Resembled A Pup
The year presented a few quite challenging interventions for the California Police Department, but one, reported near a sewer drain in Huron, was particularly unusual.
Upon arriving at the spot, Commander Fuentes, along with his colleagues, Sergeant Lopez and Officer Gonazels, witnessed a heartbreaking sight involving a teeny-tiny pup begging for help from inside the drain.
At the moment of rescue, the pup’s coat was thickly covered in sludge, making it initially hard to believe that it was a dog at all. All that could be seen from above was a dark lump of fur barely moving.
The officers immediately came up with a clever plan to retrieve the unfortunate animal.
To avoid slipping into the drain himself, one officer wrapped both of his legs in plastic and slowly made his way inside. A few moments later, he gently scooped up the sludged pup and took him out onto the concrete.
Given his initial appearance, the poor canine was understandably shocked by the ordeal and took a few moments to relax.
Although it was unclear how much time the pup spent trapped in the drain, it was evident that he had been stuck for a significant amount of time. His coat was all covered in black and gray muck, requiring a thorough bath.
On The Road To Full Recovery
Later that day, the department posted a heartwarming update, stating that the pup had been successfully rescued and was on its way to a full recovery.
“Thanks to the quick thinking and teamwork of Commander Fuentes, Sergeant Paul Lopez, and Officer Gonzalez, a puppy that had fallen into a sewage drain was rescued and is expected to make a full recovery,” HPD wrote in a Facebook statement.
The last photo they posted showcases the puppy all washed up and resting in the hands of its caregivers.
News about the dog’s rescue traveled all across the country, melting the hearts of thousands of people who felt the same – this noble rescue wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for the compassionate efforts of the dedicated team of officers.
“We’re proud to have such dedicated officers on our team, always ready to serve – even our four-legged community members. Great job, team,” the Police Department added in the post.
The Huron Police Department will continue to do their best to serve the community. As for the pup, we hope it will stick close to its humans in the future, far away from dangerous situations!