San Francisco pitbull rescued after two days trapped in railway tunnel
A two-year-old pitbull named Roo was successfully rescued after being trapped for two days in a San Francisco railway tunnel. The dog, who had run away from home, was found by police and reunited with his owner after being microchipped.
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Roo has since been reunited with his owner. Photograph: San Francisco department of animal care and control Roo has since been reunited with his owner. Photograph: San Francisco department of animal care and control San Francisco San Francisco pitbull rescued after two days trapped in railway tunnel Pup named Roo, who ran away from home, was found curled up next to rail track – and was ‘thrilled’ to be rescued
Prefer the Guardian on Google A two-year-old pitbull who ran away from home braved two days in a dim San Francisco railway tunnel before being rescued.
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