The New York Police Department's Harbor Unit made headlines yesterday when they rescued a female puppy from the East River near Manhattan's South Street Seaport. According to ABC7NY, the dog, found shivering and wrapped in blankets by police, was in surprisingly good health despite her ordeal.
Submerged and fighting the bitter currents, the lost puppy was wearing a pink harness, which officers noted as she was plucked from the water, still remarkably composed. "This morning, officers from the @NYPDSpecialops Harbor Unit rescued this little pup from the 'ruff waters' of the East River! They ensured she was safe, wrapped her in a warm blanket, and thanks to their quick actions, she can look forward to happier days!" the NYPD shared in a post recounted by the New York Post.
Despite the successful rescue, the puppy's owners remain unknown. The NYPD is calling for anyone with information to step forward so this canine castaway can be returned to her family. In the interim, the dog is being cared for at the Animal Care Centers of NYC.
A Brooklyn police officer was mentioned, adopting a dog he rescued a month prior from abandonment in Brownsville's Betsy Head Park, as detailed by the New York Post.
