On the morning of May 31st, the air was filled with the desperate cries of a puppy in distress. The sound was so heart-wrenching and plaintive that it could not go unnoticed. A dog was in trouble, and those who heard its whines immediately called for help. The calls came from a concerned group of people near the Brest airport runway, prompting a swift response from the local fire and emergency rescue team.

Upon arriving at the scene, the rescuers discovered a puppy trapped in a thick, sticky substance. It was clear that the dog was stuck in something viscous and toxic, but the exact nature of the liquid was still unknown. Some sort of resin-like material, possibly related to aircraft mining activities, had ensnared the puppy. The poor dog was unable to free itself from the sticky trap, and the situation was growing increasingly dire.

The firefighters quickly assessed the situation and began the rescue operation. Pulling the puppy free from the tar was no easy feat, as the substance had hardened overnight, turning into a solid mass. It became apparent that the rescue operation had to happen immediately. Time was running out—beneath the dog, a hole had formed, and within a few hours, the puppy could have been completely covered in the dangerous material. Fortunately, the dog’s head had remained in a shallow area, providing a glimmer of hope.

It took the rescuers around an hour to free the puppy from the tar. The dog was extremely weak and unable to move, having been trapped for an unknown amount of time. However, the task was far from over. The puppy urgently needed to be washed to remove the resin, but no one wanted to take on the responsibility of such a grim task. This is when the local volunteer group, Kindness in Brest, stepped in to offer their help.

The volunteers immediately began working alongside the firefighters, coordinating their efforts to clean the puppy. They rubbed sunflower oil on the resin to loosen it and tried to wash it off with water. Unfortunately, the dog’s ordeal had taken a severe toll on its health. The puppy was suffering from intoxication due to prolonged exposure to the toxic liquid, dehydration, and multiple fractures in its paws and tail. The volunteers and rescue workers worked tirelessly through the day, determined to save the dog.

By the evening, the puppy showed signs of improvement. It managed to eat and drink, but this glimmer of hope was short-lived. The dog’s wounds began to stick to the bedding, causing intense pain. The puppy tried to chew at the remaining resin on its paws, but this led to accidental ingestion of the harmful substance. This caused the dog to vomit and stop eating or drinking. To make matters worse, the dog developed burns from the prolonged contact with the resin.

In response, the volunteers reached out to the local community for help once again. This time, a large group of people arrived, armed with basins of hot water, shampoos, and soaps to continue the cleanup. The collective efforts of the volunteers and residents paid off. After hours of meticulous washing, the puppy finally began to show signs of significant improvement. By the fourth day, the majority of the liquid had been removed from its body, and the puppy’s condition was steadily improving.

In the end, the dog was adopted by a local resident who had followed the puppy’s journey. The young pup, now free from the torment it had endured, was on the road to recovery. Unfortunately, the nature of the spilled liquid and the identity of the culprit remained a mystery. Despite the challenges, this rescue story serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and caring for the environment and the animals that share it with us.

This incredible act of compassion shows how a community can come together in times of need to make a real difference. Thanks to the combined efforts of volunteers, rescue workers, and the caring people of Brest, the puppy’s life was saved. Let’s continue to be more aware of our surroundings and protect the creatures who depend on us. Together, we can create a better world for animals in need.