Pompano Beach firefighters rescue dog from canal

German Shepherd falls into canal, can't get out

(Courtesy: Pompano Beach Fire Rescue)

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Pompano Beach firefighters rescued a German Shepherd that fell into a canal Thursday morning and couldn't get out.

The incident was reported about 10:15 a.m. in the area of 521 SW 18th Street.

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Firefighters lowered a ladder into the canal and Capt. Dave Sheflin climbed down to carry the dog named Triton up the ladder and back to dry land.

The dog did not appear to suffer any injuries.

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