Sweetest Moment Sheriff's Deputy Got The Most Adorable Thank You From A Dog After Lifting It From A Burning Car

"He’s coming out with me, regardless of whatever else might be happening"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• November 5, 2023

Most people view their pets as equal members of the family. We take care of them, make sure they are content all the time, and worry endlessly when they are ill or in danger.

Owning a dog already makes you aware of how wonderful it is to have an energetic companion in your presence. They bring unending affection and amusement into your life, so you'll never get bored.

What's even more heartwarming is their greeting, regardless of how long you've been gone—it can be as short as a few weeks. But having a pet also means that you have a lot of obligations, especially in the summer.

For example, heatstroke is a very serious ailment, yet many pet owners still neglect to give their animals a suitable space. Hank the dog was rescued from a burning automobile by a Colorado sheriff's officer who broke the windows with his baton in what may be considered a very dramatic rescue.

The terrifying incident was caught on body camera. When Deputy Michael Gregorek arrived at the scene in his patrol cruiser, he saw Hank stuck inside a car that was completely covered in smoke.

Gregorek broke through the rear window and the passenger window on the driver's side of the Ford Expedition SUV during the brief rescue operation, which took less than a minute.

Deputy Michael Gregorek arrived at the scene in his patrol car to find a car engulfed in smoke

Even though Hank's owner was able to gently encourage him to approach the new entrance, the terrified puppy stayed motionless inside. But Gregorek's fast thinking and bravery allowed him to carry Hank out of the automobile and onto the snowy ground, where he was safely dropped.

Gregorek managed to lift Hank out of the car and bring him to safety

“I just went in there and grabbed on, and his body had kind of already started to tense up, so I knew he was really in a bad way,” Deputy Michael Gregorek said. “And so my thought only at that point was, ‘He’s coming out with me, regardless of whatever else might be happening.'”

'He’s coming out with me, regardless of whatever else might be happening.'

When the cop heard Hank's owner calling for assistance, he moved rapidly and entered full rescue mode. When a neighbor gave him some water, he stated that his wife worked as a veterinarian and could check on Hank.

Upon hearing Hank’s owner’s cries for help, the officer quickly sprang into action

Deputy Gregorek was overjoyed to see the well-mannered dog, who looked to be a pit bull or mix, trotting about the property after receiving a clean bill of health. The policeman made sure to pet Hank lovingly before he left, and the dog gave him a few appreciative kisses in return.

Watch the thrilling moment when the dog was rescued by the officer

There are a ton of incredible dog stories on the internet that show that they are deserving of every accolade and pleasure. Their superior sense of smell allows them to detect gas leaks and fires before humans do, alerting their owners in time.

All dogs provide their owners with a great deal of benefits, and there is nothing better than cuddling your dog after a long day at work. We're happy that Hank is safe now.

Maryjane