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Firefighters rescue six puppies after suspected opioid exposure.
Summary
Firefighters at Sky Valley Fire Station revived six 10-week-old puppies who arrived unresponsive and were treated with naloxone and emergency care; veterinarians say all six are recovering and are expected to survive.
Content
Six 10-week-old puppies were brought unresponsive to Sky Valley Fire Station 54 after being exposed to a suspected opioid. Firefighter-EMTs provided emergency care and called sheriff's deputies when the animals did not respond. Deputies later located the people who brought the puppies and found three more puppies in distress at their residence.
What officials reported:
- Three puppies arrived at Station 54 unresponsive; crews provided emergency care including naloxone and supportive treatment.
- Sheriff's deputies found three additional distressed puppies at a residence and brought them to the station.
- All six puppies were transported to a 24-hour urgent care veterinary clinic; veterinarians reported they are recovering and expected to survive.
- Officials said opioid exposure was the leading suspected cause.
Summary:
The episode highlights reported risks of environmental opioid exposure to small animals and the coordinated response by firefighters and sheriff's deputies. Undetermined at this time.
