Watch: US firefighters rescue dog that went missing after July 4th fireworks
US firefighters successfully rescued a dog that had been missing since the Fourth of July after it was spotted swimming in the San Francisco Bay. The rescue operation utilized binoculars and a drone to locate the animal, which was eventually reunited with its owners.
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This story highlights the role of local emergency services in community welfare and the impact of fireworks-related noise on pet safety.
US firefighters rescued a dog found swimming in the San Francisco Bay after it went missing on the Fourth of July. The firefighters brought it safely to the shore, according to Fox News.The Menlo Park Fire Protection District received a call on Thursday about a dog entering the water, the officials said.The first responders carried out the rescue operation using binoculars, then a drone, to locate the dog. The team reached the pup using a boat and found it paddling in the bay. The department later released footage of the dog rescue on social media.As per reports, an explosion of fireworks on the Fourth of July scared the dog off, and he ran away to escape the panic.
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