A dog trapped in the rushing water at Lake Wister Dam in Oklahoma was rescued by volunteer firefighters. The article says the dog likely was thrown into the water by someone, but it does not confirm who or why.
A woman named Madison Reneè posted a video of the dog to ask for help. Several people came to the site but found the dam too deep to enter. The article describes the dog as struggling to stay on her feet in the current.
Volunteer firefighter Aaron Capell saw the post and contacted other firefighters. A group of more than eight rescuers arrived with a boat. They tied a rope to Capell's boat and pushed it into the dam to reach the dog. The rescuers asked the Army Corps to shut off the dam during the rescue to reduce the flow of water.
Capell said the dog was scared and hesitant to accept help. "Scared, skittish. I talked to her and eventually, she let me pet her," Capell said. He gained her trust and pulled her onto the boat. People on the shore helped pull the boat out of the water. Mike Young, another rescuer, took the dog to the Poteau Valley Humane Society.
The dog, now named Grace, received several adoption applications after the video spread. James and Paula