Firefighters Get Creative to Free Dog Whose Head Got Stuck in Pipe

A dog in Oklahoma City found herself in a frightening situation when her head became trapped inside a metal pipe near OU Hospital. Unable to free herself, the pup needed help from a team of rescuers who were determined to get her out safely. Oklahoma City firefighters and University of Oklahoma police officers joined forces, carefully working around the trapped animal to bring her ordeal to an end. The rescue required specialized equipment, plenty of patience, and a gentle approach to protect the dog as crews worked to free her. By the time everything was over, the pup had not only escaped her unusual predicament but had also received some much-needed care and a fitting new name. Her rescuers decided to call her Piper. Credit: Facebook A Frightened Dog Needed Help Getting Free The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to an unusual animal rescue near OU Hospital after a dog became stuck with her head inside a pipe. The circumstances surrounding how she ended up in that position were not explained, but getting her out required more than simply pulling her free. With the dog’s head caught inside the metal opening, emergency responders had to find a way to remove the surrounding mat...