Dog missing for a month is found in unusual place after a fire in Massachusetts
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Firefighters in Massachusetts were called to put out a vehicle fire on an interstate managed to save two lives — including one who wasn’t even involved.
“One vehicle was fully involved and the fire ruptured the gas tank which spilled gasoline onto the roadway and was heading towards storm drains,” the West Springfield Fire Department said in a April 21 Facebook post.
“The driver was removed from the vehicle and the fire was extinguished. The occupant was transported to a local hospital with burns and smoke inhalation. They are expected to survive and the injuries are considered to be non life threatening.”
Luckily, they weren’t done yet because when they were redirecting the fuel, they stumbled upon a little face.
“After extinguishment, crews began to divert the fuel from entering the drains. During this process, a dog, not involved in the initial incident was found in a storm drain,” the department said.
A photo posted shows the apprehensive-looking pup peering up from the drain.
“The dog was safely rescued and a local animal shelter has possession of the dog and is looking for its owner,” the department said.
Turns out, the dog had been missing for over a month, the department said in an update.
“The dog has been reunited with owner. This pup has been missing for over a month and is now safely returned home!”
The Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center stepped in help get the dog safely back home.
“‘Ally’ was reported missing to our officers over a month ago from the Forest Park area. How she managed to get inside of this storm drain located within close proximity to the highway is still unknown,” the shelter said in an April 21 post.
“However, she is safe and that’s all we can ask for. Had it not been for the quick thinking of the Mass State Police Officers along with the West Springfield Fire Department, who knows if Ally would have made it out of that drain alive.”
They were able to get a hold of her owners and all were reunited.
“Ally is now safely in the hands of her very happy owners. She will be seeking medical treatment to verify there are no underlying concerns from her month long ordeal. A bath and a grooming is in her near future as well!” the shelter said.
West Springfield is about a 90-mile drive west from Boston.