15-Year-Old Pit Bull Reunites with Family After Disappearing into Virginia Storm Drain

Norfolk,

VA -

Diesel, a 15-year-old pitbull, was reunited with his family after being rescued from a storm water drain Saturday, a day after he went missing. Diesel had slipped out of an accidentally open side gate on Friday.

A concerned citizen heard the distressed dog and called Norfolk’s Animal Protection Unit, who discovered Diesel trapped in the drain. Norfolk Fire-Rescue Engine 13 crews quickly lifted him out, and he was transported to the Norfolk Animal Care Center.

Staff who had assisted the family with the lost report immediately recognized Diesel. Following a brief phone call and ride home, Diesel was joyfully returned to his family.