On Friday, Cuban firefighters successfully rescued two dogs stranded in the upper floors of an old, abandoned house in Havana that had partially collapsed. The dramatic moment was captured by Darlen Nona, a social media user, who shared the incident in the Facebook group "SOS callejeros. Cuba." In the video, firefighters can be seen reaching out to the dogs perched on a balcony using an aerial platform.
The incident took place in the 10 de Octubre municipality. Darlen appealed for assistance from any animal protector who could provide care for the rescued dogs. "The firefighters managed to save two puppies from the collapse, but they can't take them back to their station (10 de Octubre and Lacret)," she clarified in her post.
Later updates confirmed that the dogs were safely placed in new homes. Yadenis Esquivel Meno, a psychologist with the National Rescue and Salvage Brigade, elaborated that one of the dogs was taken in by the head of Communal Services, while the other found a temporary home with the Firefighters' Command 4.
Key Facts about the Havana Dog Rescue
Where did the dog rescue in Havana occur?
The rescue took place in the 10 de Octubre municipality of Havana.
Who shared the rescue details on social media?
Darlen Nona shared the rescue details on the Facebook group "SOS callejeros. Cuba."
What happened to the dogs after the rescue?
The dogs were safely rehomed, with one being taken by the head of Communal Services and the other by the Firefighters' Command 4.