Fire Departments Rescue Dogs Trapped in Pipes Colorado Springs, Pennsylvania

Two dogs, Finley in Colorado Springs and Blizzard in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, were rescued after becoming trapped in pipes. Finley, a dachshund, was stuck about 15 feet into a pipe under a concrete porch slab for several hours before Colorado Springs firefighters used cameras to locate him and cut through concrete to free him, with paramedic Alan Kent ensuring he was unharmed. Meanwhile, Blizzard entered a storm drain through an outlet pipe and became wedged in sediment more than 100 feet inside. The Boalsburg Fire Company, assisted by neighbors, sewer authority staff, and road crews, attempted multiple rescue methods including camera inspections and sediment removal, but ultimately had to cut open the road. After nearly six hours, Blizzard was coaxed out safely, appearing hungry but uninjured. Both rescues highlight the collaborative efforts of emergency responders and community members in saving pets trapped in challenging situations.