Bucyrus, OH – A quick-thinking Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper is being credited with saving a dog after it wandered into traffic on State Route 98 earlier this week.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Trooper Timothy G. Hayes from the Bucyrus Post spotted the dog loose in the roadway and quickly took action to prevent a potential accident.
Body camera footage shared by the patrol shows Hayes calmly blocking traffic and coaxing the dog—identified as Rufus—out of the lane and toward safety. The trooper used treats and gentle commands to help corral the animal until a nearby neighbor was able to locate Rufus’ home and return him safely.
The agency shared the clip on social media Friday, praising the “paw-sitive rescue” and the trooper’s quick response that kept both drivers and Rufus safe.
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