RIVER RESCUE: The dog has now been trapped in the LA River for well over an hour. Crews have made several attempts to rescue the scared pup.
as we continue our efforts both from the ground and the air to rescue the dog. By going in the water you are created another human rescue which puts all at risk...including yourself. Please. Stay. Out," the fire department tweeted.
According to LAFD, a rope system was used earlier to lower a firefighter over the edge, where the dog's owner was able to get hold of a rescue ring. However, authorities said the woman abandoned the life ring so she could hang on to her dog. A rescuer was then lowered from the helicopter and was able to secure the woman; however, the dog fought the rescuer and broke loose. A dog that was trapped in a river in Los Angeles adamantly turns out a rescue crew's offer to help.
That's when a bystander jumped into the river and got ahold of the dog for around 15 minutes. However, the dog slipped away continued to travel down with the current.Advertisement
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