On the evening of Monday, March 10, EMS and River Rescue (made up of EMS and Police) were dispatched for a dog that had fallen over a hillside into the Ohio River behind 1600 West Carson Street near a few tied-up barges.
The animal's owner, assisted by bystanders, had attempted to get the dog out of the water for nearly 30 minutes without success. First responders arrived at the scene to assess the situation and guide River Rescue to the animal's position. When the River Rescue vessel arrived, the police officer operating the vessel had to maneuver between the barges. A paramedic rescue diver jumped into the river, rescued the dog, and was back on the vessel in under two minutes. The paramedics immediately began assessing the dog for injuries but found him only to be cold and wet. Animal Care & Control transported the owners over to the North Shore for reunification.
Great work by Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, River Rescue, and Animal Care & Control!
First responders then arrived and guided River Rescue to the animal's location, and a police officer operating the River Rescue vessel had to go in between barges.
A paramedic rescue diver then jumped into the water and rescued the dog.
Animal Care and Control transported its owners over to the North Shore to be reunited with their pet.
