Heroes of the Week: Maine Firefighters Rescue puppy who got stuck in toy

Firefighters to the rescue again! This time in Maine, where a puppy got his head stuck in a toy and was choking and in danger. Here's the story.

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SOURCE: Howard Palmer/North Yarmouth Fire Rescue)

Maine puppy rescued after getting head stuck in toy

Firefighters in North Yarmouth had to crawl inside the plastic tube to free the pup

WMTW-TV Sep 12, 2023

NORTH YARMOUTH, Maine —A Great Dane puppy is safe after getting his head stuck in a small hole in a plastic, serpentine toy that dogs typically run through/

Firefighters with North Yarmouth Fire Rescue were called Monday morning as the dog was starting to choke. Staff members where the puppy was were helping the puppy breathe by applying gentle pressure to his airway, keeping it open.

(Photo: Howard Palmer/North Yarmouth Fire Rescue) 

Firefighters crawled inside the plastic tube and then used a section of hose that is typically used for vehicle extraction to protect the puppy's head while they cut the plastic from around his head.

The puppy was quickly freed and had no apparent effects.

Firefighters said this was one of the biggest and most well-behaved puppies they have seen in a long time.