Shivering Puppy Stuck In Sewer Drain Rescued By Heroes With Big Hearts Just In Time
When moans echoed through the streets of San Antonio, a group of brave rescuers jumped into action to save a helpless puppy trapped in a dangerous sewer drain.
Cries And Sobs Filled The Street
One afternoon, the streets of San Antonio, Texas, were filled with the heart-wrenching cries of three puppies who had fallen into a sewer drain during maintenance work.
Firefighters from the San Antonio Fire Department arrived swiftly, managing to rescue two of the puppies.
However, one puppy, later named Damsel, remained trapped deep within the sewer system.
Source: The Dodo
“Damsel apparently got very scared and kept going further and further into the drain until she actually hit the main sewer line,” explained Lisa Norwood, public relations manager for San Antonio Animal Care Services, to The Dodo.
The situation was dire as the main sewer line was active and filled with wastewater.
A Heroic Rescue Mission
To safely retrieve Damsel, the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) team brought robotic cameras and imaging equipment to pinpoint her location beneath a manhole.
Realizing that heavy equipment was required, SAWS, with the property owner’s consent, dug up the pipe to access the trapped puppy. Using the robotic camera, they gently guided Damsel into a bucket, finally bringing her to safety.
It was a proud moment for the firefighters, SAWS team, and everyone who worked tirelessly to ensure Damsel’s rescue.
A Happy Ending For Damsel
Though Damsel was now safe, she was visibly shaken, trembling and exhausted after her ordeal.
“She was quiet, trembling, and tired from her ordeal,” Norwood shared. “Plus, she didn’t smell too great!“
After her rescue, Damsel was taken to an emergency clinic, where she was found to be healthy.
Lisa Norwood quickly arranged a foster home for her, and Ms. H, a woman involved in the rescue, stepped in to provide Damsel with the love and care she needed.
As Norwood said, Damsel may have had a rough start, but she quickly found her happy ending.
