Being an officer is a 24/7 gig.
You simply never know when you’ll need to step in and lend a hand.
The Huron Police Department in Huron, California, faced one of those moments. They got an urgent call about an unfortunate animal stuck deep in a sewer drain.
As soon as the alert made its way through, a crew of officers was swiftly dispatched to handle the situation. Upon arrival, they were thrust into a smelly predicament, racing to free the distressed animal.
The Little Critter Looked Nothing Like a Pup
This year brought a few tricky situations for the California Police Department, but one particular call by a sewer drain in Huron was a real head-scratcher.
When they got there, Commander Fuentes, alongside Sergeant Lopez and Officer Gonzalez, found a gut-wrenching scene— a little pup stuck in the drain, clearly in need of help.
At first glance, covered from head to toe in filth, the pup barely resembled a dog. From the surface, it just looked like a barely-moving pile of dark fur.
The officers sprang into action with a clever, carefully thought-out rescue plan.
To prevent slipping inside the drain, one officer wrapped plastic around both legs and cautiously maneuvered his way in. Soon after, he gently lifted the grimy pup out onto the pavement.
Understandably dazed after what happened, the poor pup needed a few moments to catch its breath.
The amount of time the pup had been there was uncertain, but it was clear he’d had quite the ordeal. His fur was matted with layers of black and gray sludge and desperately needed a proper cleaning.
Journey to Full Recovery
Later that day, the department shared some heartwarming news: the pup was rescued happily and is on track for 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,” the HPD shared in a Facebook update.
The final photo shows the puppy all cleaned up, comfortably resting with its caretakers.
The tale of this rescue quickly spread nationwide, warming the hearts of many who agreed that this heroic operation was made possible by the dedicated efforts of a caring law enforcement team.
“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 department proudly noted in their post.
The Huron Police Department remains committed to serving the people, and we hope this little pup will stay safe and sound with its humans from now on!
