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WATCH: New Jersey State Police Rescue Dog Going For Stroll On Garden State Parkway

NEW JERSEY (CBS) -- New Jersey's Twitter account described it best -- "not all heroes wear capes." Last weekend, New Jersey State Police rescued a dog who was found wandering around the Garden State Parkway.

Thankfully, police were able to track down the pup and get the dog in the back of a police vehicle uninjured.

Happy Friday! Last weekend, we had an unexpected visitor take a stroll on the Garden State Parkway. Although dog catching is not a part of our academy training, our troopers did a phenomenal job making sure this young pup was not harmed—because it seemed like she was having a good 'ole time playing tag! The pup was taken to a local shelter, and we are happy to say that she is healthy and in good spirits! Check out the video!

Posted by New Jersey State Police on Friday, January 31, 2020

"Although dog catching is not a part of our academy training, our troopers did a phenomenal job making sure this young pup was not harmed—because it seemed like she was having a good 'ole time playing tag!" New Jersey State Police said in a Facebook post.

Police say the pup was taken to a local shelter and is doing great.

There is no word on how the dog got on the Parkway, to begin with.
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