Bodycam captures dramatic police rescue of Bernese mountain dog
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Bodycam captures dramatic police rescue of Bernese mountain dog
Police rescue a trapped Bernese Mountain dog at Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma, Washington, and reunite it with its owners.
Scared, shivering, and alone, a Bernese Mountain dog was trapped in some rocks by the water, unable to free itself at the Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma, Washington.
When a passerby spotted the dog, they called Tacoma police to the rescue.
The first few attempts to free the dog failed, then the rescuers cleverly used a tarp to hoist the frightened animal to safety.
After giving the pooch a few goodbye pets, the officers brought it to the Humane Society for care.
With the help of some dedicated officers, the pup's rocky ordeal luckily ended in a tail-wagging reunion with its owners.
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