A dog named Tinkerbell found drowning in New York’s freezing waters is now safe and sound, thanks to the heroic actions of the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
While patrolling Jamaica Bay around 10 a.m. Wednesday, NYPD Harbor Unit officers spotted the distressed dog struggling to keep her head above the freezing water.
While patrolling the #NYC waters a few minutes ago, our #Harbor members spotted this dog frantically trying to keep afloat in Jamaica Bay
They quickly pulled the dog from the freezing water, wrapped him up & immediately brought him to a local vet#RuffMorning
Updates to follow pic.twitter.com/7iBxplCmTy
— NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) January 20, 2021
The officers sprang into action, pulled the pup from the frigid bay, and wrapped her in warm blankets. Then, they rushed her to a vet, where she received a clean bill of health before reuniting with her guardian.
UPDATE
A happy ending to a cold wet morningAfter failing her physical for the #SCUBA Team, Tinkerbell has been reunited with her owner Jason
Tinkerbell is in great health & is looking forward to sleeping all day
Thanks to our Harbor members for making this reunion paw-ssible pic.twitter.com/mylSj4wh2H
— NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) January 20, 2021
Lady Freethinker applauds the officers’ quick and brave efforts to save this struggling pup from ice-cold waters and get her back to safety.
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Here is huge thank you to the gentlemen on the NYPD for saving this dog.
They are true heroes
Heros. These NYPD officers did a great job. Thank you all.
Thank you for saving the pooch! You are all awesome!!!
THANK-YOU to the NYC police officers who went above and beyond to help Tinkerbelle in her hour of need! GREAT JOB! THANK-YOU!!!
Thank you brave cops and best wishes to Tinkerbell.
Thank you brave cops.
One question not asked is how she ended up drowning in the first place! Did the owner just leave her to die… unfinished story!
Thank God for these officers!
Thank you officers!
great job by the NYPD, 100TH Precinct, we know we can count on you guys.
Outstanding work to all members of the team. Very happy to see this.
Bless you for saving this Dog!
Bless you for saving this Dog!
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Beautiful souls saved another beautiful soul! May she be better guarded from future mishaps!
Where was this beautiful animals guardian? What have they returned her to?
I just love love those stories with happy endings. Thank you NYPD for saving Tinkerbell.