New Jersey Transit conductor stops train to rescue dog from tracks

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A lucky dog has a second chance at life thanks to a quick-thinking New Jersey Transit conductor.

Howard Kempton spotted the dog on the tracks near the South Orange station on Saturday.
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He stopped train traffic, got out and sprinted after the lost pup. He even used the tie from his uniform to make a leash for the dog.

Eventually the dog was reunited with a grateful owner.
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