Menlo Park Fire rescues dog that was swimming in the San Francisco Bay
The Menlo Park Fire Protection District received a call that a dog had run into the San Francisco Bay and just kept swimming.
A witness called 911, and the dog was spotted via binoculars, and then via a drone. A Redwood City Fire Boat was launched and picked up the dog about a half mile off shore.
The dog was turned over to SPCA, who was able to locate the owners who first reported the dog missing on July 4th.
Dog and family were reunited.
Photo courtesy of Menlo Fire
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Virginia Chang Kiraly July 20, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Great teamwork by the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, East Palo Alto Police Department, Redwood City Fire Department, and the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA ! Thank you to all involved with this heroic rescue and reuniting this little pup with her family! ❤️
Bob Kosh July 20, 2026 at 7:26 pm
That cute dog, as scared as it was, never gave up, and swam immediately towards the fire crew heros. All the dog wanted was to feel safe. So glad for the happy ending.
andrea Dutkin July 21, 2026 at 11:07 am
Thank you for saving this dog
kerry taylor July 21, 2026 at 3:24 pm
I’m happy to pay taxes to support the teams who accomplished this amazing rescue. Well done.
Lucy July 22, 2026 at 4:11 am
You guys are the best! That precious dog must have seen your fire crew as the angels of the bay who rescued her. I’m sure her owner is beyond grateful to be reunited with her best friend. Thank you guys for doing an amazing job, the crew totally rocks!!!