Jumped into the rushing river to save his pet dog

A man jumped into a rushing river in Los Angeles to save his dog, but the dog swam to shore and he was rescued by helicopter.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said on January 6 that it had successfully rescued a man who jumped into a river to save his dog during a storm. They arrived at the scene at Pacoima Wash at 2:25 p.m. on January 5 after receiving a report and found the dog.

"The dog swam to safety and escaped the fast-moving waters," LAFD said.

Jumped into the rushing river to save his pet dog

Firefighters rescue a man from a river in Los Angeles on January 5. Video : X/LAFD

A man was stranded in the middle of a raging river. A firefighter swung from a helicopter into the river and pulled the victim to safety. The video of the rescue attracted more than 600,000 views on social media.

The man was conscious and was airlifted to a hospital for evaluation, LAFD said. The dog suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Los Angeles Animal Services facility for care.

"The dog is happy to be alive and eager to be reunited with his owner," LAFD said.

A dog stands next to a Los Angeles County animal control officer on January 5. Photo: LAFD

Hong Hanh (According to LA Times )

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