Heroic 7-Hour Rescue Brings Dog to Safety After Tube Ordeal in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — After an hours-long effort, rescue teams successfully freed a beloved American bulldog named Bella from a tight ventilation tube.

The Scottsdale Fire Department’s technical rescue team was deployed to a residential property where Bella had become trapped. Utilizing a special camera, they pinpointed her location within the structure.

After approximately seven hours of excavation and careful work, Bella was safely extracted from the tube and reunited with her family.

The dedicated crew worked tirelessly, showcasing their expertise in animal rescue operations during the challenging extraction process.

Maricopa County, home to Bella and her family, encompasses a significant portion of Arizona’s population. As of the 2020 Census, the county housed around 4.4 million residents, making it one of the largest counties in the United States.

With more than 120,000 acres of parks and open spaces, Maricopa County offers extensive recreational activities, including hundreds of miles of trails.

This incident highlights not only the commitment of local emergency services but also the love and care Arizonans have for their pets.