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Redding Police And Fire Crews Rescue Pup From Swampy Woods

Henry got away when his leash broke, but the cops and firefighters came to his rescue.

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Henry got himself "trapped deep in the swampy wood​s" after his leash broke, Redding police officials said.
Henry got himself "trapped deep in the swampy wood​s" after his leash broke, Redding police officials said. (Redding Police Department)

REDDING, CT — Police and firefighters rescued a dog from the woods on Monday.

Pup Henry got himself "trapped deep in the swampy woods" after his leash broke, leaving him wrapped up in the brush, according to police officials.

Members of the Redding Police and Redding Ridge Fire Department "took a walk in the woods and safely got Henry back to his home, water dish, and toys. His tail wagging indicated he was ok," the police posted to social media. "We love a happy story!"

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