As The Waters Rose, He Hung On For Dear Life!

Ajay | June 1, 2019 | Videos

His owners had evacuated, and after two days of torrential rain, he had nowhere to go but up as he hung on for dear life!

He was left in a fenced area as the waters rose and his owners evacuated. After two days of rain, the waters had risen 12 feet, by May’s end all the inhabitants of Webber Falls, Oklahoma had packed and gone.

Except for Roscoe that is.

He was doing his best to keep above the rising waters in the branches of a nearby tree.

His owners were no longer in town but they had not forgotten their dog. They had gotten hold of American Humane, a rescue organization for help. They would not be the only ones to help though, also coming along were Code 3 Associates and the Webber Falls Fire department.

They launched a 50-foot boat stacked with medical supplies and a vet. It had been two days since the rains had begun and no one knew if Roscoe was still alive.

The rescuers found Roscoe clinging for dear life to the branches of a nearby tree. It was clear he was near the limits of exhaustion, trying to stay ahead of the rising water.

Just seconds later he found himself being dried off onboard the boat, he was safe.

“With careful teamwork, we were able to safely get Roscoe into our boat and into a transport kennel,” Saubus said. “As he was transported out of the flood area he promptly collapsed into a deep sleep. His poor body was exhausted. We are happy to report that the following morning after he had had food and rest, he seemed much more settled, although no doubt still traumatized.”

Roscoe will eventually be returned to his family, but he is waiting out the storm on dry land at one of American Humane’s shelter partners. The dog is no doubt eager to return home, though he may never feel the same about going near water again.