Police Officer Rescues Dog Trapped In Muddy Pond

July 13, 2020

A police officer in New Jersey paddled a kayak to the middle of a pond to rescue a dog stuck neck-deep in mud.

Washington Township officers were called for a k9 in distress. Akela, a boxer/mastiff mix had gotten loose and found herself stuck in mucky water in a local pond.

Officer John Kuligowski found a nearby kayak and paddled out to Akela.

Akela was in high spirits after her ordeal and even posed for a few quick pictures before being turned over to Animal Control Solutions.

officer saves dog with kayak
Washington Township Police Department

Akela's owners have still not been located.

officer saves dog with kayak
Washington Township Police Department