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Stafford County deputies rescue 1-month-old puppy from sewer

By Anna Chen,

2024-09-10

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. ( DC News Now ) — Stafford County deputies rescued a 1-month-old pit bull from a storm drain over the weekend.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1RrxyH_0vRmyyz900 — The pup had fallen through a storm drain to the sewer. (Courtesy: SCSO)

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said the puppy had fallen through a storm drain to the sewer on Sept. 8 at around 6:20 p.m. in the Villages of Aquia area.

A deputy had to remove the manhole cover and climb down to rescue the pup.

Thankfully, the puppy was not hurt. The deputy safely reunited it with its owners.

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