On Saturday morning, July 6, state troopers Michael Buchell and Shane McClafferty responded to a report of a distressed dog in the Arthur Kill in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
The dog didn't make things easy for his rescuers. He jumped into the current which carried him to a difficult spot.
Undeterred, the troopers carefully approached the dog and brought him to safety.
The rescued dog, nicknamed Oscar the Grouch, is believed to be about 1 year old.
He showed signs of fatigue and early-stage hypothermia, prompting the troopers to administer immediate care, including drying and warming.
Oscar is at Carteret Station while the search for his owner continues.
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