SAVED: Dog TIED TO A POLE Ahead of Hurricane Milton’s Arrival

A Florida trooper turned hero on a rainy Wednesday morning as Hurricane Milton stormed in.

Bodycam footage shows the officer approaching a dog tied to a pole, left standing in a puddle as deep as his legs.

Despite some growls, the dog was soon in safe hands, thanks to the trooper’s calm approach.

The best part?

The pooch got a full vet check-up after his dramatic rescue.

Not all heroes wear capes.

FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning. Do NOT do this to your pets please… pic.twitter.com/8cZJOfkJL2

— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) October 9, 2024

Fox News reports:

Florida troopers rescued a dog tied to a pole and left standing in a large puddle on a rainy Wednesday morning as Hurricane Milton barreled toward the state.

Bodycam footage posted by the agency’s Tampa account on X shows a trooper walking along a field off Interstate 75 near Bruce B Downs Boulevard toward the dog.

“It’s OK, buddy. It’s OK,” the trooper is heard saying as he approached the dog, who was standing in what appeared to be a large puddle of water that covered his legs.

The dog began to growl as the trooper moved closer.

“I don’t blame you. I don’t blame you,” the trooper said. “It’s OK, buddy.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded online after seeing the video.

The dog is doing well now.

Even been to the vet.

Florida Troopers rescued a dog that was tied to a fence in Hurricane Milton’s path.

Thankfully this pup is in safe hands now and has already been to the vet. pic.twitter.com/Qk5ns25p4V

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) October 9, 2024

Update on the video of the dog left tied up to die in Hurricane Milton: he's safe and drying off 🐶🇺🇸#dogs #dog #milton #florida #police #I75 #hurricanemilton pic.twitter.com/dBqs3rkCdQ

— Mrgunsngear (@Mrgunsngear) October 9, 2024

And the story even caught Gov. DeSantis’ attention:

Thank you, @FHPTampa.

It is cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm. FL will hold anyone who mistreats pets accountable. https://t.co/19axr8CLf0

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 9, 2024