WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County Fire Services successfully rescued a dog from the Chattahoochee River on Friday afternoon.
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The rescue operation was initiated after a caller reported that a dog had fallen down an embankment near the area of Goat Neck Road and become stuck in the Chattahoochee River.
Officials said Asst. Chief Josh Taylor and EMS Lt. Shad Sosebee played key roles in the rescue, entering the water to retrieve the stranded dog.
Habersham Emergency Services also responded to the incident, assisting in the rescue operation.
The teamwork ensured the dog’s safe retrieval from the river. The WCFS shared a photo of the first responders with the rescued dog.
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