Cancun, Q.R. — Firemen in Cancun were able to revive a dog they found inside a burned out home Thursday. The Great Dane was removed from the home by firemen who initially thought the dog had died.
However, life saving efforts saved the life of the dog. According to the Cancun Fire Department, firemen provided CPR to the dog on the front lawn of the home, saving the dog’s life.
The incident took place Thursday afternoon when city firemen were responding to reports of a house fire. At the scene, they successfully extinguished the fire, at which time they noticed the dog inside.
The dog was rushed outside where a paramedic fireman performed CPR, sucessfully reviving the animal. There were no other injuries reported during the fire. Authorities did not provide an official cause for the fire.
In a statement, the Cancun Fire Department said “Every life counts, and we never stop fighting for it!
“This afternoon, members of the Cancún Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire and successfully extinguished the flames. During the operation, they discovered a Great Dane that showed no signs of life.
“Faced with this situation, one of our paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), successfully reviving the dog.
“A true display of vocation, courage, and commitment to all forms of life.”
