A Florida Highway Patrol trooper rescued an abandoned dog tied to a pole on I-75 as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the Sunshine State.
“FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning. Do NOT do this to your pets please,” FHP Tampa said.
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FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning. Do NOT do this to your pets please… pic.twitter.com/8cZJOfkJL2
— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) October 9, 2024
WFLA reports:
A Florida Highway Patrol Trooper saved a poor pup that was left tied to a pole on Interstate 75 near Tampa on Wednesday morning as last-minute evacuations continued ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Heartbreaking video of the rescue shows the scared white dog tied up to fencing off the side of the highway near Bruce B Downs Boulevard. As the trooper inched near the dog, he could see that water was rising above the dog’s legs, nearing its chest from the ongoing rain.
“Thank you, @FHPTampa. It is cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm. FL will hold anyone who mistreats pets accountable,” Gov. DeSantis commented.
Thank you, @FHPTampa.
It is cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm. FL will hold anyone who mistreats pets accountable. https://t.co/19axr8CLf0
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 9, 2024
Other X users reacted to the video:
Florida state trooper rescues dog tied to a pole off of I-75 as Hurricane Milton flood waters rise 🐶
I doubt they have the resources to track down the owner but it would be nice if that happened…#dog #GoodNews #dogs #cops #florida #HurricaneMilton #hurricane #flooding pic.twitter.com/9jI19nWI6O
— Mrgunsngear (@Mrgunsngear) October 9, 2024
Thank God for the kindness and humanity of this @FHPTampa Florida State Trooper 👏👏
There is a special place for anyone who would do this to a helpless dog https://t.co/JFPKIZAekF
— Phil Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) October 9, 2024
This is unacceptable. Do not do this to your pets. If you can’t take care of them, there are local resources. https://t.co/GWlIwxsyUA
— Florida Sheriffs Association (@FLSheriffs) October 9, 2024
Per Florida’s Voice:
Tampa Florida Highway Patrol troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 Wednesday morning as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall.
The dog received medical care that same day and was confirmed safe.
BREAKING: This dog has now received medical care and is safe, Florida officials announce https://t.co/fiUCfp4D2a pic.twitter.com/SbuFYKCuCM
— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) October 9, 2024
