Dog from Tennessee stranded in tree twenty feet above ground level is rescued following flooding

A Tennessee family was reunited with their dog, Athena, after she was stranded in a tree during Hurricane Helene flooding. The Kingsport Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team and the Murfreesboro Police Department found Athena 20 feet above ground near the Nolichucky River. Thanks to the assistance of K9 Kari, who led rescuers to the tree with her barking, Athena was safely retrieved and fed before being turned over to animal control for her reunion with her family. The heartwarming moment of Athena reuniting with her owners was captured by local news outlet WCYB, showing the pup giving kisses to her relieved family. The Faulkner family, who had lost their home during the flooding, were overjoyed to see Athena safe and sound after the devastating events. Athena’s rescue comes just days after a man and his dog were saved by the U.S. Coast Guard off the coast of Florida as Hurricane Helene approached the state. These heartwarming stories serve as a beacon of hope amid the devastation caused by natural disasters, showing the power of teamwork and determination in saving loved ones, both human and furry.

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