WATCH: Firefighter brings pooch back to life after rescuing it from blaze
Just in time for National Puppy Day, here’s a story about one lucky dog.
Back from the dead !!!! He is so thankful he is alive even though all his clothes are severely smoke damaged!!!! Thank...
Posted by Crystal Lamirande on Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Santa Monica firefighters responding to a fast-growing blaze at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment found the dog, Nalu, unresponsive after it was “overcome by heat and smoke,” according to a Santa Monica Fire Department new release.
At the apartment fire on Santa Monica, a pet was trapped inside and suffocate her unconscious. This brave firemen named Andrew Klein from Santa Monica Fire Department went in for the rescue and gave the pet a CPR and took care of her back to life. Faith in humanity restored.Los Angeles FD
Posted by Billy Fernando on Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Firefighters removed Nalu from the structure and firefighter Andrew Klein used a pet oxygen mask and performed CPR, the news release said. It took 20 minutes, but Nalu regained consciousness and was able to walk. The dog was taken to a nearby animal hospital for further care.
The fire was brought under control in 10 minutes and no injuries to residents or firefighters were reported. The cause has yet to be determined and authorities are investigating.
Nalu’s owner, Crystal Lamirande, posted this on Facebook: “Back from the dead !!!! He is so thankful he is alive even though all his clothes are severely smoke damaged!!!! Thank you thank you thank you Love nalu Marley !!!!! (And his mother crystal ) we are forever grateful.”
Photos Courtesy of Billy Fernando
Posted by Santa Monica Fire Department on Wednesday, March 22, 2017
This story was originally published March 23, 2017 at 1:59 PM with the headline "WATCH: Firefighter brings pooch back to life after rescuing it from blaze."