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Fire brigade operation in Nürtingen: Heroic rescue of a dog from the roof!
Fire brigade rescues a dog from the roof in Nürtingen on June 1, 2025. Residents alerted emergency services to the rescue.
Fire brigade operation in Nürtingen: Heroic rescue of a dog from the roof!
On Saturday evening there was a remarkable operation by the fire brigade in the Esslingen district. Residents on Forststrasse reported a dog on the roof of a neighboring building around 7:40 p.m. Police discovered that the dog could be observed between two skylights. It is believed that the four-legged friend got onto the roof through an open window. Thanks to the fire department's quick intervention, the dog was rescued unharmed using a turntable ladder vehicle and then returned to its concerned owners. This action highlights the important role of local emergency services, who are always ready to help in unusual situations, as Stuttgarter Nachrichten reports.
Similar animal rescues in North Rhine-Westphalia
A similar incident recently occurred in Kranenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The fire department there was alerted at 9 a.m. on Tuesday after residents discovered a dog on a roof. The fire department responded to Klever Street and found the dog with its tongue out. Here, too, the dog had made its way onto the roof through an open skylight while the owner was not at home. It was necessary to use a ladder to get the dog back safely. At the same time, the owner of the house arrived and opened the door with her key. However, no one was found in her apartment. The dog had to be temporarily taken to the animal shelter until the owner returned, as reported by Bild.
It wasn't just dogs that were the focus of the fire department's animal rescue operations. On Monday evening, the fire brigade was also called because a yellow-breasted macaw had escaped from its owner and landed high up in a tree. Since the bird could not be lured out of the treetop due to the traffic noise, a turntable ladder was used to bring the feathered friend back to its owner.
These incidents show how important it is for the fire department and police to respond quickly in situations where animals are in danger. The dedicated emergency services not only provide valuable services for people, but also support animals in need.