Firefighters rescue a dog that fell down a embankment in Virginia

Firefighters and an animal care official near the James River in Virginia with a dog..
@Deepizzaguy (95444)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
November 8, 2022 4:25pm CST
Thanks to the efforts to the Richmond Animal Care And Control (RACC) and the Richmond Fire Department who worked together to rescue a "Goofy malamute" who fell down a 50 foot embankment in the James River. The dog was stranded next to the river last Thursday afternoon. The RACC officials needed the assistance of the Richmond Fire Department to rescue the dog since the firefighters used a boat to rescue the dog. After the firefighters rescued the dog, they handed the dog to an official with RACC who was able to find the owner of the dog and reunite the dog with his owner the same day after it was determined that the dog did not suffer any serious injuries from the fall from the embankment.
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@RubyHawk (99421)
• Atlanta, Georgia
9 Nov 22
Good that they could rescue the dog and get him back to his owner.
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@Deepizzaguy (95444)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Nov 22
I really sharing these kinds of stories where firefighters rescue animals who need help.
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@Deepizzaguy (95444)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Nov 22
@RubyHawk That is true since the only time they make the news cycle is when they are involved in contract disputes with their employers.
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@RubyHawk (99421)
• Atlanta, Georgia
11 Nov 22
@Deepizzaguy Yes, firefighters re very helpful. They should be appreciated.
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@db20747 (43434)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
10 Nov 22
The dog was in a tricky spot. His owner was very fortunate to not have to pay for broken bones
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@Deepizzaguy (95444)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Nov 22
That is true since the only way that the dog could be rescued was by boat.
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@JudyEv (326791)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 22
Some dogs really do do some stupid things. I'm glad the dog was okay.
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@Deepizzaguy (95444)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Nov 22
That is true that dogs get into trouble from time to time.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
9 Nov 22
I'm so glad that beautiful dog was not injured and was able to be rescued.
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@Deepizzaguy (95444)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Nov 22
Same with me since I cannot stand seeing an animal get hurt myself.
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@CarolDM (203449)
• Nashville, Tennessee
8 Nov 22
Happy to hear about the safe rescue of the dog.
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@Deepizzaguy (95444)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Nov 22
My pleasure to share this nice story of a dog being rescued by the firefighters as well as animal control officials.
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@SipLAH11 (120)
9 Nov 22
Thank you Fire team who found the dog safely
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@Deepizzaguy (95444)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Nov 22
I am in agreement with you on this matter.