A dog who went missing in Tennessee will be reunited with his family after he was found injured in a ravine on Wednesday.
A crew from the Tennessee Department of Transportation was in the process of eliminating a tree along the 2400 block of State Route 48 in Dickson when they suddenly noticed a noise emanating from a creek close by, as reported by the agency on Facebook.
When they went to check the noise out, workers found an injured dog stuck in a ravine, prompting them to alert a nearby Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, who was working a traffic assignment, for help.
A TDOT worker also returned to the shelter a couple of hours later to donate a pallet of dog food, according to HSDC.
One of the members of the Tennessee Department of Transportation crew that participated in the rescue also donated a pallet of dog food to the Humane Society of Dickson County. (Tennessee Department of Transportation/Facebook)
“We’re told the dog is undergoing treatment, and we’re hopeful for its speedy recovery,” TDOT said on Facebook. “We’re thankful to those employees who were willing and able to answer the call for help.”
Tennessee Highway Patrol posted bodycam video of the dog’s rescue on Facebook on Wednesday, dubbing him “Trooper,” and asked for help locating his family.
The dog, who was named “Trooper” by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, is actually named Apollo and his family has been in contact with the humane society. (Tennessee Department of Transportation/Facebook)
Through the power of social media, the dog – whose name is actually Apollo – was recognized, and his owner has been in contact with DCHS, the shelter said Wednesday night.
“Together we CAN make a difference in the lives of the innocent,” the humane society said in a post celebrating Apollo’s rescue.
