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Terrified dog fleeing fireworks gets trapped between buildings. See California rescue

A dog was rescued after fleeing the sound of fireworks and getting wedged between two buildings, California rescuers said. 
A dog was rescued after fleeing the sound of fireworks and getting wedged between two buildings, California rescuers said.  Los Angeles Fire Department

A dog was rescued after fleeing the sound of fireworks and getting wedged between two buildings, California rescuers said.

The crack where the dog got trapped between two buildings.
The crack where the dog got trapped between two buildings. Los Angeles Fire Department

The “beloved pet” was likely stuck in the “narrow space” overnight in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Tujunga, the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a July 5 Facebook post.

Firefighters said they freed the dog, who was unharmed, from the crack.
Firefighters said they freed the dog, who was unharmed, from the crack. Los Angeles Fire Department

Firefighters said they came to help the owner get the trapped canine after “finishing up with a medical response nearby” on Wednesday, July 5.

Firefighters try to free a dog that got trapped between two buildings fleeing the sound of fireworks.
Firefighters try to free a dog that got trapped between two buildings fleeing the sound of fireworks. Los Angeles Fire Department

A series of photos posted by the fire department on Flickr show firefighters accessing the crack between two concrete walls where the dog was trapped before trying to rescue it.

The “beloved” canine got stuck in a crack between two concrete building fleeing the sound of fireworks, officials said.
The “beloved” canine got stuck in a crack between two concrete building fleeing the sound of fireworks, officials said. Los Angeles Fire Department

Firefighters freed the dog, who was not hurt, officials said.

The scroungy-looking pup making rounds for pets after its rescue.
The scroungy-looking pup making rounds for pets after its rescue. Los Angeles Fire Department

After its rescue, photos show the scroungy-looking pup made its way around the firefighters, getting pets along the way

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Firefighters helped reunite a dog with its owner after it got stuck in a crack between buildings.
Firefighters helped reunite a dog with its owner after it got stuck in a crack between buildings. Los Angeles Fire Department
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This story was originally published July 6, 2023 at 10:21 AM with the headline "Terrified dog fleeing fireworks gets trapped between buildings. See California rescue."

Daniella Segura
McClatchy DC
Daniella Segura is a national real-time reporter with McClatchy. Previously, she’s worked as a multimedia journalist for weekly and daily newspapers in the Los Angeles area. Her work has been recognized by the California News Publishers Association. She is also an alumnus of the University of Southern California and UC Berkeley.
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