DC fireboat crew rescues dog from Washington Channel

A D.C. fireboat crew pulled a wet dog to safety after they found the animal in the waters of the Washington Channel.

Authorities say they were alerted to the dog Tuesday afternoon and found it in the water near Haines Point.

They were able to recover the pet and reunite it with its owner.

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DC fireboat crew rescues dog from Washington Channel (DC Fire and EMS / @dcfireems)

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