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Wood-Ridge firefighters free dog trapped in sewer grate

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September 09, 2025 | NEW JERSEY Courtesy of Wood-Ridge Fire Department,
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WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Firefighters rescued a dog Tuesday night after its hind leg became stuck in a sewer grate near the Marshall Lane playground, officials said.

Crews responded at 8:37 p.m. and safely freed the animal without further injury. The dog was taken to an animal hospital for evaluation.

All units cleared the scene by 9:10 p.m.

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Courtesy of Wood-Ridge Fire Department

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