x
Breaking News
More () »

Dog rescued from Fairfax County playground after paw got stuck

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue responded to a playground on Monday after a dog named Baloo got his digital pad stuck in one of the holes.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — As Baloo the dog attempted to try the monkey bars for the first time at a playground in Fairfax County on Monday, officials say he got nervous and one of his toes got stuck in one of the holes on the playground.

Fortunately, Baloo had plenty of friends around to help him.

They ran to tell their parents and soon the whole neighborhood came out to help free the dog, according to a news release.

Officials claim this included Baloo's neighbor, a veterinarian, who brought a spray can of cheese for comfort.

After several efforts were made to free Baloo, his family contacted help and soon the crew from Rescue Squad 418, Jefferson, A-Shift came to the dog's rescue.

With their bag of tools, firefighters developed a plan and carefully worked on freeing Baloo's paw.

Thirty minutes later, Baloo was freed and back on solid ground with his kids.

READ NEXT:

WATCH NEXT:

WUSA9 is now on Roku and Amazon Fire TVs. Download the apps today for live newscasts and video on demand.

Download the WUSA9 app to get breaking news, weather and important stories at your fingertips.

Sign up for the Get Up DC newsletter: Your forecast. Your commute. Your news.
Sign up for the Capitol Breach email newsletter, delivering the latest breaking news and a roundup of the investigation into the Capitol Riots on January 6, 2021.

.

 

Before You Leave, Check This Out