It was under the double sign of joy and gratitude that the reunion of Miloa dog who came close to the worst during the fire that devastated her house, and the firefighters who had saved her life 5 days earlier, reported CBS News.
Wednesday, September 9, at Pasadena in California (United States), a delivery man saw smoke coming from a house and heard barking coming from it. He immediately called for help. The local fire department (Pasadena Fire Department) sent a team to the scene, as did those from neighboring towns of Sierra Madre And Arcadia.
A firefighter braves the flames to find him
The owners Leti And Fernandoas well as their children were away from home at the time. Their dog Milohe was well inside, trapped in the flames and smoke. They adopted this 6-year-old Shetland Sheepdog during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 3 fire units coordinated their means to put out the fire and save the quadruped. JJessica Johnsonfrom the fire department of Sierra Madrereceived orders from his captain to enter and search Milowhose barking had stopped.
Equipped with a thermal camera, the courageous young woman searched the house, room by room. She finally spotted him. “IHe was in the living room, just behind this window, under the tableshe says. I spied him, went up to him, grabbed him and took him outside. »
Resuscitated thanks to a special oxygen mask
The dog was in critical condition after inhaling so much toxic fumes. Jessica Johnson handed him over to his colleagues who gave him oxygen using a mask specially designed for pets. A few minutes later, Milo came to his senses.
Meanwhile, family members who were on the way prayed that their furry friend would make it. They were relieved to find that Milo stood on his feet again when he arrived on site.
“ I just couldn't believe he had gone from where his life was hanging by a thread to where he was practically himself again. », confides the son, Fernando Jr..
Emotion and recognition
This Monday morning, Milo and his humans were able to share a special moment with the heroes, in particular Jessica Johnson who had risked his life to save that of the Sheltie. Joyfully wagging his tail, he received their caresses, played ball with them and even offered them a small demonstration of obedience by performing a few tricks under the guidance of his master.
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Fernando then gave the firefighters t-shirts bearing the photo of the survivor and this message, as simple as it was touching: “ THANKS “.
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