Three police officers in Robbinsville, New Jersey, are being recognized for their swift and heroic actions after rescuing a dog from drowning in a backyard pool on Saturday.
Officers Slininger, Pica, and Meehan responded to a 911 call reporting a dog in distress at a home on Sienna Court. Upon arriving at the scene, the officers found the dog, named Zissou, struggling in the pool and in immediate danger of drowning. According to the Robbinsville Township Police Department, Zissou “was clearly in distress and likely would have drowned had the officers not acted when they did.”
Body-worn camera footage shared by CBS News Philadelphia captures the dramatic rescue as the officers pulled Zissou from the water. After saving the dog, they discovered another dog in the same backyard. The officers quickly managed to secure the second dog, and soon after, they located the pet owners, who had been searching for their pets after they had escaped earlier in the day.
Later that evening, Zissou’s owner, along with the dog, visited the Robbinsville Police Station to personally thank the officers for their life-saving efforts.
The timely actions of Officers Slininger, Pica, and Meehan have earned them praise from both the public and their department for their professionalism and care in this critical situation.
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