Firefighters rescue dog trapped in drain pipe: HCFR

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - An unexpected rescue ended with a wholesome moment after firefighters saved a dog that had fallen into a drain pipe Saturday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

The backstory:

Crews responded to the scene, where concerned residents explained that their dog, named Stormy, had slipped into a drain pipe and couldn’t get out.

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue 

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Firefighters safely lifted Stormy from the pipe with tools. 

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue 

HCFR says Stormy was not injured during the rescue and is now reunited with its relieved owners.