VIDEO: Terrified dog rescued after dodging cars on California freeway

Saturday, June 6, 2015
PALMDALE, CA -- A terrified dog was rescued after running loose on a freeway in Palmdale, California, and then taking shelter under a patrol car.

The dramatic rescue during rush hour traffic was all caught on camera.
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Drivers called 911 after spotting the dog dodging in between cars on the freeway. When help arrived, the dog ran under a patrol car and refused to budge.

It took California Highway Patrol officers and a tow truck driver with a hydraulic jack approximately 15 minutes to get the dog out.

Animal control officers said the dog either jumped from a car or was abandoned on the highway. He seemed to be in good condition.
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