The animal rescue began at 7:21 p.m. when Midway Fire was called out to 6152 East Bay Blvd. to assist with a trapped dog. Upon arriving, several Sheriff’s deputies and residents had made attempts to coax the dog out of the pipe with no success.
Firefighters deployed a charged hose line with a closed nozzle to gently encourage the dog toward an open manhole cover. Simultaneously, residents offered treats to help lure the animal out. According to Midway Fire, the combined efforts led to the successful retrieval of the dog.
As the dog was being removed from the storm drain, a sudden downpour began. Firefighters and residents quickly covered the animal to shield it from the rain. The dog appeared uninjured and was safely returned to the surface.
Responding units from Midway Fire included Truck 36, Battalion 35 and Engine 37.