Dog named Tater rescued from tree by Newport News firefighters
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – You might have heard of a cat getting stuck in a tree, but what about a dog?
Crews with the Newport News Fire Department (NNFD) assisted animal control on Wednesday after a dog, Tater, climbed up a tree while chasing a cat.
When Ladder 2 arrived to the scene, Tater was stuck about 20 feet in the air. Senior Firefighter John Pearson and Firefighter Elijah Taylor worked to get Tater safely to the ground.
Courtesy: Captain Joe Lord Courtesy: Captain Joe Lord Courtesy: Captain Joe Lord Courtesy: Captain Joe Lord
According to NNFD, the cat was able to climb down on its own moments after Tater was rescued.
Pearson suffered a minor cut above his eye during the rescue, while Tater was able to leave the scene injury free.
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