The recent Park Fire has severely impacted Butte County, California. Local residents had to evacuate their homes hastily, forsaking everything they owned.
One such resident, a dog owner with two Rottweilers and their puppies, attempted to flee the inferno but encountered trouble when his truck failed.
Regrettably, he was left with no choice but to abandon the vehicle, which contained his beloved dog family, plunging them into a dire predicament.
A Noble Act
The distraught owner reached out to emergency responders, sharing their truck’s location and still holding on to hope.
“The resident was forced to leave behind their truck along with two adult Rottweilers and their puppies. Although the owner provided the location, access was hindered due to the fire,” stated the Butte County Sheriff in a Facebook post.
Fortunately, one compassionate individual decided to undertake the rescue. Trevor Skraggs, from Butte County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue, California, traveled to the fire zone via helicopter in an effort to rescue the stranded canine family.
After being dropped off over a mile from the designated spot, Skraggs sprang into action, meticulously searching the surroundings until he located the truck described by the owner.
Upon opening it, he discovered the mother Rottweiler and her puppies alive, though they were in dire need of water and rest. Tragically, the male Rottweiler did not survive.
Realizing the urgency of the situation, Skraggs faced the daunting task of escorting the canine family back to the helicopter, a challenge he accomplished with remarkable skill!
After providing the Rottweiler family with refreshing water and some bites from a protein bar, Skraggs got to work.
“After giving the mother and her puppies water and bites from his protein bar, Trevor was able to guide the five of them 1.5 miles back to the helicopter,” added BCS.
The Mother and Her Puppies Are Safe
Within just a few hours, the dog family was safely aboard the helicopter with their rescuer. Despite the painful events and their need for recovery, the dogs displayed immense gratitude for their rescue.
Skraggs successfully transported the dogs to North Valley Animal Disaster Group, where they were received for additional care.
The heroic actions of Skraggs gained attention nationwide shortly after the incident. Kind-hearted individuals took to social media to express their gratitude for his bravery!
“Mr. Skaggs, your big heart in rescuing those dogs is commendable. You’re a true hero with a great spirit. Thank you for your selfless act,” a user commented on Facebook.
“Heartfelt thanks for helping and saving them,” noted another.
The mother and her puppies are currently recovering, but they will soon be back with their family.
“Both mom and puppies are thriving, and the owner will be reunited with them this evening. We’ll miss them dearly,” the NVADG posted on Facebook.
Thank you, Trevor! We truly need more people like you!
