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Firefighters rescue a dog that was trapped in a storm drain in North Carolina

Owner of a dog and a firefighter happy that a dog that fell into a storm drain was saved

By George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122379)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

March 19, 2025 3:58pm CST

Thanks to the actions of the Cary Animal Services and assistance from the Cary Fire Department who teamed up to rescue a male dog named Duffy who ran away from his home and fell into a storm drain on Friday February 28 to rescue the 16 year old dog who is blind and deaf. The firefighters used their special firefighting equipment to have a firefighter enter the storm drain and rescue Duffy and reunite him with his owner who is appreciative of their efforts to rescue their pet safely. Link is upi.com/4661741031336 via @upi

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@rakski (156989)

• Philippines

20 Mar 25

good save!

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@Deepizzaguy (122379)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Mar 25

I am in agreement with you.

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@rakski (156989)

• Philippines

20 Mar 25

@Deepizzaguy thank you

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@Deepizzaguy (122379)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Mar 25

@rakski You are welcome.

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar 25

Poor Duffy. He would certainly need help if he is blind and deaf.

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@Deepizzaguy (122379)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Mar 25

That is very true.

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@AmbiePam (121270)

• United States

19 Mar 25

I don’t understand how a blind and deaf dog is not watched like a hawk to prevent this from happening. Maybe I’m being too judgmental.

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@Deepizzaguy (122379)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Mar 25

That is a good question since when a dog wants to go outside, they will run out of a home quickly.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

19 Mar 25

That's a wonderful story George.

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@Deepizzaguy (122379)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Mar 25

My pleasure to share this wonderful story.

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@innertalks (23746)

• Australia

20 Mar 25

That is quite an adventure for such an old dog, and it was good it was rescued promptly safely, before rain waters might have washed it away.

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@Deepizzaguy (122379)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Mar 25

That is very true.

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@Danielclark691 (2143)

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19 Mar 25

I am so glad the dog is safe and well

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@Deepizzaguy (122379)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

19 Mar 25

So am I happy to share the good news that the dog was rescued.

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