He’s a hero ❤️
Last Wednesday, residents near Campbellville, Northern California, were forced to evacuate due to the state’s largest wildfire, the Park Fire, which has consumed over 370 thousand acres.
Among those evacuating was an individual who had to flee in a truck with their pets, only to have the vehicle break down. The Butte County Sheriff reported, “Unfortunately, the resident had to leave the truck behind, which included two adult Rottweilers and their puppies.” The owner was able to provide responders with the truck’s location, but the area was initially inaccessible due to the ongoing blaze.
Despite the dire circumstances, all hope was not lost for the stranded dogs.
Upon learning of the dogs’ plight, Trevor Skraggs from the Butte County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue took immediate action to rescue them.
He traveled by helicopter into the fire zone and was dropped off at a secure location some distance from where the dogs had been last seen. “After arriving, Trevor ran 1.5 miles to the site and found the puppies and their mother alive, though exhausted and extremely thirsty,” the sheriff’s office reported.
Tragically, the puppies’ father had not survived the ordeal, but Trevor Skraggs ensured that the rest of the family would not face the same fate.
He provided them with food and water, then guided the weary family back to the waiting helicopter. Thanks to Skraggs’ heroic efforts, the remaining members of the family were safely evacuated, their lives saved from the devastating wildfire.
Upon landing back outside the fire zone, Skraggs posed for photos with the dogs he’d rescued.
Amid so much tragedy, the dogs’ safe arrival proved to be a glimmer of hope.
After their rescue, the dogs were transferred to the North Valley Animal Disaster Group, a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding animals displaced by the fire.
Trevor Skraggs’ lifesaving actions have garnered widespread praise from both the public and his colleagues. “It’s been a horrific few days for our community,” the Butte County Sheriff remarked. “We are grateful to be able to share this amazing story.”