Police in Carlisle, Massachusetts, rescued a dog that was stuck in a culvert Saturday evening.
Carlisle Police responded to the the cranberry bog in Great Brook Farm State Park where they found the three-year-old black labrador named Zena stuck in rushing waters.
STAY IN THE KNOW
 |
Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. |
 |
Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Boston’s newsletters. |
Police worked with Mark Duffy, the private owner of Great Brook Farm inserted wooden planks into the culvert to slow the rushing water. According to police, Zena sunk about five feet below the land surface and was standing on her hind legs to keep her head above the surface. Rescuers used a fire department pike pole to hook onto Zena's harness and pull her out of the water.
Zena was taken to the emergency veterinarian hospital for treatment and later released back to her owners.
Get top local stories in Boston delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC Boston's News Headlines newsletter.
