Firefighters Answering Call About 'Ducklings' in Dumpster Find a Sweet Pup Instead
When Miami-Dade crews checked inside a sweltering garbage bin, they found a black Lab mix who instantly stole their hearts.
When Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Engine 48 responded to a report about ducklings trapped inside a garbage bin, they anticipated a delicate bird rescue. But when the crew peered inside the dumpster, there were no feathers in sight. Instead, a panting black Lab mix was curled up under the hot Florida sun, looking up at his rescuers with hopeful eyes.
The firefighters approached gently, earning the sweet dog's trust before checking him over for injuries. Relieved to find he was completely unharmed—though missing any collar, tags, or contact information—the crew knew they couldn't leave him behind, as reported by The Dodo. They scooped him up, drove him back to the station, and promptly gave him a cool bath, a full bowl of food, and a fitting new name: Jack.
