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Lucky Dog Survives Fall from Miami Drawbridge, 12-Hour Rescue Wait
Dog found 12 hours after five-story fall into Miami River
Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 | Updated 9:21 AM EDT
The lucky dog who survived a five-story fall from the Brickell Avenue drawbridge.
Cats may have nine lives, but a dog that survived a five-story fall from the Brickell Avenue drawbridge into the Miami River is giving new meaning to the word survivor.
Witnesses said the small, mixed-breed dog fell from the rising drawbridge Tuesday night.
When witness David Bernstein returned to the scene Wednesday to urge bridge operators to help him look for the dog, they said only one area could be checked but it was fully cemented and was unlikely the dog found be find alive, especially 12 hours later.
But when operators searched the area, they found the lucky dog walking around. It appeared heavy rains had filled the cemented area with water, which broke the dog's fall.
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Adding to the dog's fortune, the area, which is drained often, hadn't been drained in the past couple days.
The dog was taken to a Miami-area animal hospital where it is doing well, but the owner is still being sought. Potential owners, with proof, can call 954-496-0051.
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