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Dog tied to pole rescued in Tampa
Troopers rescued a dog they found tied to a pole on I-75 in Tampa as Hurricane Milton approached the area.
TAMPA, Fla. – A dog left to fend for himself during Hurricane Milton has been rescued by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers say they found a dog tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd. on Wednesday morning.
Video shows the dog standing in a puddle of water that was up to its chest.
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The dog barked at troopers as they approached, telling him it would be okay and that they didn’t blame him for barking.
Troopers rescued a dog found tied to a pole on I-75 near Brice B Downs Blvd. on Wednesday morning. Image is courtesy of FHP.
FHP warns dog owners not to “do this to your pets.”
Troopers took the dog to a vet, where he was examined for injuries and received a clean bill of health.
The dog is safe and receiving care after being rescued by troopers. Credit: FHP
Hurricane Milton, which strengthened to a Category 5 storm before weakening to a powerful Category 4 storm on Wednesday morning, is expected to make landfall on Florida’s west coast early Thursday morning.
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