Dog Rescued From Higganum Stream

Shortly before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, the Haddam Volunteer Fire Company responded to a public service call on Geromin Drive in Higganum.

The following account was posted on the HVFC Facebook page.

Two homeowners noticed that their dog was missing and went to look for it in the woods. The homeowners found their pet struggling in a neighboring stream and called 911 for help.

Upon arrival, two firefighters entered the woods to assist one of the dog’s owners, who had already removed the dog from the water.

The trio used a plastic sled to create a make-shift stokes basket to transport the lethargic dog approximately 400 yards out of the woods. They warmed the dog with a blanket and advised the homeowners to take the dog to a veterinarian.

Pictured are Haddam firefighters Jeff Harke and Mike Mancuso. Firefighter Tony Lafo, pictured behind, also assisted with the rescue.