Caught on Camera: Dramatic Rescues of Dog in LA River and Loose Cow

Dog Rescue in the Raging LA River

• 🌊 A Shepherd mix was swept into the storm-swollen LA River during a spring storm, prompting a complex rescue operation.
• 👨‍🚒 Firefighters and LAPD initially attempted to rescue the dog, but it broke free multiple times and was carried downstream.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 A Good Samaritan entered the dangerous river waters in an attempt to help, putting himself at risk and requiring a separate rescue by helicopter.
• 🚁 After a nearly two-hour ordeal, the dog was eventually hoisted to safety over a concrete barrier, appearing to be in good shape.

Cow on the Loose in Lakeview Terrace

• 🐄 An unusual incident occurred when a cow was spotted on the 210 Freeway before heading into a Lakeview Terrace parking lot.
• 🚓 Animal control officers and a motor officer worked to corral the bovine, attempting to steer it away from traffic and into a contained area.
• 🤠 Ultimately, the cow was lassoed and subdued by several men on a ranch property, bringing the pursuit to an end.
• 📍 The origin of the cow remains unknown, but it was safely contained.