Rookie Firefighter Saves Dog Struggling To Stay Afloat In Florida Bay
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Call it Junior's lucky day.
The nearly 12-year-old Chinese Shar-Pei and Rottweiler mix was struggling to stay afloat in Biscayne Bay when rookie firefighter Emilio Sanchez jumped in to save him.
Engine 4 received an animal rescue call & Firefighter Emilio Sanchez Hoy jumped in the water to rescue the dog off in the bay! ???????????? pic.twitter.com/eimc0JIwXm
— Miami Beach Fire (@MiamiBeachFire) July 27, 2017
Sanchez said the dog was visibly relieved and excited to see him, CBS2 reported.
The dog is safe and sound! ???????? pic.twitter.com/kEzf12Z8uM
— Miami Beach Fire (@MiamiBeachFire) July 27, 2017
Junior had wandered away from his Miami Beach backyard while his owner was out for a run.
Heartfelt reunion at City Hall as we reunited Junior with his owner! ???? pic.twitter.com/2wImEHEUIY
— Miami Beach Fire (@MiamiBeachFire) July 27, 2017
He was later reunited with his grateful owner.
The rescue and reunion were posted on the Miami Beach Fire Rescue's Twitter page.
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