NATIONAL: Paramedics come to injured dog’s aid
Unfortunately the animal had to be put down
Netcare 911 paramedics this morning tried in vain to save a dog that was run over along Main Reef Road in Roodepoort at around 6.20am.
Distressed bystanders ran to the animal’s help and flagged down a paramedic who was on his way to an emergency, Chris Botha of Netcare 911 said.
The paramedic stopped and explained to them he was on his way to an emergency. He called for another vehicle to proceed to the scene to assist the with the injured animal. The advanced life support paramedic and his crew stopped the bleeding and transported the critically injured dog to Roodekruin Animal Clinic.
After the dog was examined by the vet and x-rays were taken, the vet explained to the medics that the dog’s injuries were so severe it would only be humane to put the dog down.
