It seems very difficult to lose track of an 87-pound dog while walking. But when Lana Norman from Las Vegas was walking her German Shepherd dog named Riley at night, the dog suddenly disappeared. Riley fell into the storm drain it lost its net, landing a few feet below the surface.
Norman tried to contact experts for help, but when no one answered, her neighbor jumped into action. Norman is not only terrified for his own dog’s safety, but also worries that other pets and children may meet the same fate. How many times have situations like this gone unreported?
Help does not come
Norman and Riley went for a walk around 7:15 pm. Seemingly not understanding, Riley plunged into a small hole in the ground. There was a hole where the storm net was needed, partially covered with hay.
“Then the next thing, I knew he was in the pit, and I was like, ‘Oh my God,’ ‘Oh my God,'” Norman said. “I’m screaming at him, I’m crying. I was completely bewildered. How do I get my dog out of this hole? ”
Riley landed about 8 feet below in an underground drain full of garbage. Norman immediately called 311 for emergency help, but no one answered. So she tried calling 911, but they turned her down and said they only handle human emergencies.
Then, 911 transferred Norman back to 311, who still didn’t respond. So Norman called everyone she could think of, hoping someone would be able to help.
The Good Samaritan Saves the Day
Fortunately, a neighbor traveling with him saw how panicked Norman was. So they jumped into the loop and pulled Riley out without hesitation. Now, Riley is safe, but Norman fears this is happening more often than she realizes. The dog is her everything, but the hole can also put humans in danger.
“What if it was a child? What if it’s someone’s child? ‘ said Norman. “What if it’s an elderly person walking along here?”
Norman trembled for hours afterward. Riley is such an important part of her life, and she’s grateful that someone was willing to take the risk to rescue him. She doesn’t know what will happen if her neighbor doesn’t save that day.
A week after the incident, she contacted officials about the danger. A piece of wood was inserted into the hole shortly after. After she spoke publicly about the situation, the county announced that the fence has now been replaced. However, Norman still worries that there are other dangers out there that have yet to be overcome.
H/T: 8newsnow.com
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