Lucky dog: Pet rescued from rubble after 6 days

The black Labrador could be saved after an alert neighbour heard the dog crying from under the rubble.

Dog saved after 6 days, dog rescue Seattle, Good News, Indian Express

The vets present on the spot examined the dog, who appeared alert and wagged her tail at the sight of her delighted owner. (Source: Seattle Fire Department/Twitter)

A dog was rescued from the rubble of a house that collapsed in the US’ Seattle after an avalanche—nearly a week after her owners thought they had lost her.

The video of the miraculous rescue of the black Labrador last Thursday was shared by the Seattle Fire department on Twitter. In the video, the dog’s owner Didi Fritts can be seen crying with relief as rescue workers bring her dog, Sammy, out from the rubble.

According to KING 5 News, Fritts’s house partially collapsed on January 7 after a landslide in Seattle’s Magnolia neighbourhood. Even though Didi was able to move out of the collapsed structure, her husband James Fritts was trapped inside before being rescued.

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While one of their dogs died, Sammy went missing, prompting fears that she might have been killed as well. Luckily on Thursday, Fritts’ neighbour Remy Olivier heard the dog crying from under the rubble. Later, the fire department was alerted and they started the rescue work. In a tweet, the Seattle Fire department gave updates about the rescue. “Our crews hear the dog and are searching the building by cutting through walls and flooring,” it said.

2400 block of Perkins Ln W: pic.twitter.com/HO9Ko0WqZp

— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) January 13, 2022

2400 block of Perkins Ln W: Firefighters found the dog alive and in stable condition! pic.twitter.com/ILsFbeDmrH

— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) January 13, 2022

Thank you SFD for going back and helping the family during this tragedy.

— Bryan W (@wisemabd) January 14, 2022

All I could do was hold my breath & pray she was OK as I watched this, sobbing. My heart just shattered for this family. I am so, so sorry for the loss of your precious Lily. I pray that your beautiful, Sammy, brings you both comfort as you all grieve together. 🙏💫💗

— Autumninpdx (@AutumnTamura) January 15, 2022

Thank you so much for getting this beautiful pup back to his people!! Amazing work!!! <3

— Rita Morgan (@RitaMor91055202) January 14, 2022

After much effort, the dog was finally rescued. “Firefighters found the dog alive and in stable condition!” the fire department posted on Twitter. The vets present on the spot examined the dog, who appeared alert and wagged her tail at the sight of her delighted owner.

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