LOS ANGELES (YBH.ME) – In a dramatic effort today, and one of the most heartwarming scenes of Americana in a long time, the Los Angeles Fire Department saved a dog from rushing waters in the Los Angeles River.
A Los Angeles Fire Department rescue helicopter.
The rescue was carried live on Los Angeles television and nationally on FOX News and MSNBC. The dog, a young German Shepard, or mix thereof, fell into the river this morning and was swept away by the currents. After “treading” water for a mile or so, a fire department helicopter swooped in and a fireman on a tie line was lowered into the water and rescued the dog. However, a chaotic scene ensued for about a minute as the fireman wrestled the dog into a harness. It is unclear if the fireman was wearing protective gear as he was bitten more than once and never flinched.
A has scene the worst rains since 1985, which has led to floods and mudslides throughout Southern California.
