Delco Dog Dies After Being Trapped Under Log

A dog that was rescued by a Delaware County fire company Tuesday has died, sadly.

Crews from the Springfield Fire Company responded to the 100 block of North Hillcrest Road in Springfield for a report of a dog trapped under a log on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 20

When crews arrived, the found the dog pinned under the log.

Responders deployed hydraulic rams to lift the log off of the dog.

The dog sustained some injuries and the crew put the dog on a backboard and administered oxygen. One responder laid with the dog to try to comfort it.

Police took the dog to a veterinary hospital, but sadly the dog has since died.

Crews were on site for about 40 minutes.

The dog, named Buddy, went missing June 18, according to the Lost Pet of Delaware County Facebook page.

Our condolences go out to Buddy's family.

Image via Springfield Fire Company