TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — What started as a desperate swim in a Tempe canal ended with teamwork, cheers, and one safe pup.
According to Tempe police, officers got a call earlier this week about a dog stuck in a canal. The dog seemed to be getting tired from swimming, so officers and Tempe Fire Medical Rescue all jumped in to help save the struggling pooch.
In the video, you can hear one first responder say, “Aw! Come on, baby!” once they spot the distressed dog. A few moments later, more crews come to the rescue and begin work to pull the puppy out of the water…