Paws for effect: Gripping rescue saves dog in East Pattaya
In a dramatic twist straight out of an animal rescue thriller, a young dog found himself in a tight spot in East Pattaya, sparking a heart-stopping rescue mission that gripped residents.
On Saturday, November 23, the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre was alerted to the plight of a desperate dog stuck between towering concrete power poles in an open area near Soi Ban Nong Hiang, Pong Sub-district.
The scene quickly turned into a spectacle as rescue teams, supported by Nongprue sub-district municipality staff, rushed to the site. They were met by a concerned crowd and the sight of a two-year-old male dog, visibly exhausted, wedged helplessly in a crevice between the imposing high-voltage power poles, each weighing several tons.
With the poor creature casting desperate glances at the rescuers, initial efforts to free him manually proved fruitless. The team then called in heavy reinforcements, a crane from the Nongprue municipality, to expertly lift the massive pole off the trapped pooch, finally setting him free from his concrete prison.
Pattaya Mail reported that Sukanya Ngernpiem was among the first on the scene. Upon spotting a viral post about the trapped dog on social media, the 42 year old woman, and other eager animal lovers, raced to the location. Their quick-thinking actions in summoning the rescue team and municipal staff proved vital in saving the dog’s life.
After his heart-stopping liberation, the dog was whisked away to a temporary shelter. Plans are now afoot to find this furry hero a forever home with a loving adopter, a happy ending to an ordeal that could have had a very different outcome.
The nail-biting rescue mission serves as a reminder of the power of community spirit, showing the incredible lengths people will go to rescue an animal in need. Here’s hoping this brave dog soon finds himself snuggled up in the loving arms of a new family.
