Wichita Firefighters Rescue a Dog from a Swollen Creek
Incredible photos documenting the search and rescue for Taz. Travis Heying was on the scene. Thanks to @lisannette for the tip.
Firefighter searches for opening where dog may have found an air pocket. He finds no opening. http://pic.twitter.com/u4YWmcgD
Firefighter attempts to punch hole through concrete with a sledgehammer. No luck. http://pic.twitter.com/Mmkk0EvY
Using saws, they cut a hole in concrete, find air pocket, but no dog. http://pic.twitter.com/Ri64qyTS
WFD brings scuba diver to find opening where dog may have gotten into air pocket. Again, no luck. http://pic.twitter.com/aEDUFIRc
Divers take one last look but find nothing. WFD captain assembles media to announce search is ending. http://pic.twitter.com/FgqRO0bJ
While cleanup is happening, one very alert firefighter sees and hears this. Nothing short of amazing. http://pic.twitter.com/raQyLqVe
Dog's owner is brought down so "Taz" can hear his voice. Cutting begins. http://pic.twitter.com/1PhR7irz
Hydraulic saw is used to cut an opening away from the dog. http://pic.twitter.com/lBCnogka
After 2.5 hours, in which he was surely terrified, Taz emerges from an opening. http://pic.twitter.com/pH2nZFQY
A very scared dog and a very happy owner are reunited. http://pic.twitter.com/3g3h8LXc
Taz meets the WFD captain in charge of his rescue. http://pic.twitter.com/d8NI9FTC
Last photo. Taz and owner head for home. On a side note: I love my job. http://pic.twitter.com/CnbwOEpP
Follow @travisheying's last 15 or so tweets. Beautiful story, cool delivery. My favorite one is also a spoiler: twitter.com/#!/travisheyin…- And here is the write-up.
Wichita fire crews stage dramatic rescue to save trapped dog in creek | Wichita EagleThe rescue of Taz the scaredy-cat dog from floodwaters in a concrete air pocket on Thursday encompassed despair, scuba gear, tears of gri...
