An understandably distressed dog found itself in peril in Langa after she had gotten stuck on a tiny soil island surrounded by rushing canal water next to the N2 highway. Swiftly, heroes jumped into action (quite literally) for a tail-wagging rescue!
Langa, South Africa (19 August 2024) — A dog found herself in a most distressing situation last week in Langa after she ended up trapped on a tiny soil island surrounded by intimidating canal water next to the N2 highway.
Not an ideal situation even for the strongest doggy paddlers, the pooch was perched—in need of human help. Alerted to the scene, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA quickly dispatched one of their inspectors who rushed to the pooch in peril.
When Inspector Lwazi Ntungele got to the scene, he immediately understood the dog’s situation: the water was swirling around rather dangerously, and there was no clear way to get back up —at least, not without a helping hand.
As he did not know how to swim himself, Inspector Ntungele called for the big guns—Officer Yaaseen Abrahams (Law Enforcement Animal Control Unit).
With his bulletproof vest discarded for free movement, Officer Yaaseen understood the assignment and waded carefully through the canal water to reach the little island that had kept the dog safe for the time being.
“As he approached, the stranded dog’s tail began to wag—a small but hopeful sign amidst the anxiety,” shares the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
Soon, the dog was safely tucked in Officer Yasseen’s arms, ready to get her land legs back.
Away from the canal and able to stretch her legs again, the pooch was soon free and in the loving care of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
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