Dog rescued after being thrown down trash chute

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Sunday, December 16, 2018
Dog rescued after being thrown down Bronx trash chute
A dog is recovering after he was found in a trash chute at an apartment building in the Bronx.

MORRIS HEIGHTS, Bronx -- A dog is recovering after he was found in a trash chute at an apartment building in the Bronx.



Authorities say 46-year-man found a pit bull, now nicknamed Buckbeak, in the River Park Towers around 10:30 a.m. December 1.



Buckbeak is currently being treated by the ASPCA and is expected to survive.



A $2,500 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible.



Anyone with information is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

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