Hiker finds missing dog — stranded on a floating log with its leash around it
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A dog who went missing is now safe and back with its owner after going on a bit of a nature bender.
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office had to rescue a pup after it was discovered in the Minnesota River.
It took a team of people to find the dog and get it out of the dangerous situation.
“Last Friday, Scott County Sheriff’s 911 Dispatch received a call from a hiker who heard a dog barking from the Minnesota River near the Louisville Swamp area in Louisville Township,” the department said in a July 22 Facebook post.
“With the help of two kayakers, they discovered a dog stranded on a floating log, its leash tangled around it. The dog had wandered away from home and gone on an unexpected adventure - likely swept up by recent flooding.
“Scott County deputies, along with DNR Officer (James) Fogarty, responded to the scene. Using a small motorized raft transported by UTV along the trail, they were able to safely reach and rescue the dog,” the department continued.
The dog was rescued and reunited with its owner.
“The owner, who had last seen their dog in Jordan, was contacted and thrilled to learn their pet was found safe. Thanks to the hiker’s alertness and the teamwork of responding agencies and community members, the situation ended on a positive note,” the post said.
Scott County is about a 35-mile drive southwest from Minneapolis.
This story was originally published July 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM with the headline "Hiker finds missing dog — stranded on a floating log with its leash around it."