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Terrified Pitbull 'Thrilled' to Be Saved from Rail Tunnel
1 Aug
Summary
- A two-year-old pitbull named Roo spent two days in a San Francisco rail tunnel.
- Caltrain operators initially thought the dog was dead before spotting movement.
- The dog, a recent adoptee, was safely reunited with its owner thanks to a microchip.
A young pitbull named Roo recently experienced a harrowing adventure, spending two days trapped within a dark San Francisco railway tunnel. The two-year-old dog, a recent adoptee, had reportedly run away from home after being spooked. Caltrain operators first noticed Roo during their initial rounds, tragically assuming the motionless dog had been struck by a train.
However, on the following day, Roo was observed to be moving, prompting a rescue effort. Police officers carefully navigated the tunnel on foot, using a flashlight to locate the canine. They found Roo lying curled up next to the rail track. The dog was safely led out of the tunnel and back into the daylight. Animal shelter staff noted that Roo was initially terrified but then expressed joy at being rescued.
Fortunately, Roo was microchipped, which facilitated his reunion with his owner. This incident follows another recent animal rescue in the San Francisco area, where firefighters saved a dog found swimming in the San Francisco Bay.
