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A team of firefighters rescued and resuscitated a dog after it was found at the scene of a fire.
In Charleston, West Virginia, at 7:02 a.m. on Feb. 20, the Charleston Fire Department was called in for a residential fire structure, Captain David Hodges told Fox News Digital.
The firefighters on the scene were notified that the family had a dog, Tyson, a 5-year-old German shepherd.
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He was last seen in the garage during the team's search, Capt. Hodges reported.
"The dog was hiding behind furniture, and when he was found he was unresponsive," he shared.
Tony, a 5-year-old German shepherd, was rescued and resuscitated by a team a of firefighters from the Charleston Fire Department. (John Hastings (Captain-CFD))
It is a common practice to revive animals when rescued if there is any chance of survival, Capt. Hodges said about his department.
The Charleston Fire Department successfully resuscitated Tony on the scene.
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The dog was then transported in an ambulance to a nearby veterinarian hospital.
The Charleston Fire Department resuscitated Tony at the scene of a fire — then transferred him to a local veterinarian hospital for care. (iStock)
"He did appear to be stable and becoming alert," Capt. Hodges added.
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While still on the scene of the fire, Tony was reunited with his family.
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Everyone was safely recovered after the fire, said Capt. Hodges.
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The firefighters do not have any official update on the dog's health and well-being since the rescue.
