Community | January 26, 2010 | 1 comment

The ultimate animal rescue: Helicopter and 50 fireman sent to save 1 dog from river

source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7075239/Helicopter-50-firefighter...

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The Los Angeles fire department has had to defend its decision to send 50 firefighters and a helicopter to rescue a single dog from a river.

Capt. Steve Ruda pointed out that risk associated with carrying out the one hour rescue was not as great as it looked.

The German shepherd, nicknamed Vernon, was saved when a firefighter dangling from a helicopter grabbed the dog and held tight as they were taken to an overpass.

Unfortunately for the hero fireman there was some risk involved: the dog bit the firefighter, who lost a nail and fractured his thumb.

I'm sure Vernon was very grateful really.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7075239/Helicopter-50...
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