Dog Rescued From South Carolina River Island
- - Dog Rescued From South Carolina River Island
Chris DeWeese January 2, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Horry County Fire Rescue
A dog stranded on an island in South Carolina's Waccamaw River was successfully rescued by first responders Tuesday afternoon, and has since been reunited with its owner.
Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR) crews were dispatched to the Chris Anderson Landing off East Highway 9 in the Longs community after receiving reports of a dog in distress, alone on a river island.
Horry County Fire Rescue
The rescue operation involved boat crews from HCFR Station 40 (Hickory Grove) working alongside environmental officers from the Horry County Police Department. The team successfully reached the island, secured the dog with a leash, and transported the animal safely back to shore.
"The very agreeable dog was happy to be saved," HCFR officials reported on social media.
Source: “AOL Breaking”
