When a man spotted something unusual drifting among the debris of a swollen river in San Diego, California, he quickly realized it was an animal in distress.

Without hesitation, he contacted the San Diego Humane Society. The animal was too far out for rescuers to reach on foot, but one detail made the situation urgent: its head was trapped inside a plastic container.

The team knew there wasn’t a moment to lose and immediately called for backup.

A Race Against The Current

Because the only way to reach the animal was by water, lifeguards were asked to step in.

Two lifeguards rushed to the scene and launched a boat, rowing steadily toward the struggling creature. The conditions were rough, with heavy weather making the task even more difficult.

Still, their determination paid off—they

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