Dog Rescued From Boat After Owner Falls Ill With COVID-19

 

MCSO ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICERS, MARINE DEPUTIES RESCUE DOG LEFT BEHIND ON BOAT AFTER OWNER HOSPITALIZED FOR COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

The owner of a liveaboard vessel anchored in the Manatee Pocket made a desperate plea to MCSO to rescue his dog after being hospitalized for possible COVID-19. The owner contacted MCSO to say he had no choice but to leave his beloved German Shepherd behind alone inside the boat as he was hospitalized for the illness. MCSO’s Marine Unit worked with Animal Services Officers to create a plan that would ensure the safety of the officers boarding the boat and the rescue of the stranded animal. The team dressed in full personal protective gear and headed out to the vessel, where they boarded the boat and located the dog. The animal was removed from the boat and brought back to shore. Animal Services Officers then transported the dog to a facility where she will remain until his owner recovers from the illness. Nice work by an amazing team dedicated to getting the job done, despite the circumstances.

https://petsplusmag.com/dog-rescued-from-boat-after-owner-falls-ill-with-covid-19/

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