San Luis Obispo County, CA – A 16-year-old dog named Jagger is safe today after a dramatic rescue at Lake Nacimiento, where he was trapped in deep mud and surrounded by coyotes.
According to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received reports of a missing senior dog in the Heritage Ranch area earlier this week. When a patrol deputy spotted movement near the lake, he discovered Jagger partially submerged and unable to free himself.
Authorities said coyotes had been circling the area, posing an imminent threat to the stranded pup. With help from nearby residents who recognized Jagger from social media posts, the deputy quickly built a makeshift bridge using plywood and other materials found nearby. Together, they safely pulled the frightened dog from the mud.
Jagger, though exhausted and covered in mud, was reunited with his grateful family shortly after the rescue. The Sheriff’s Office credited the community’s alertness and teamwork for helping save the elderly dog in time.
“This was a perfect example of neighbors looking out for each other — and their pets,” officials said in a statement.
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