The Patterson Fire Department in New York received a report of a dog in distress on Sunday, March 8, and a crew was dispatched to the scene to rescue him. The puppy, named K9 Rudy, was found stuck at the edge of a river, feet away from a waterfall. The rescue team brought in specialized vehicles, equipment, and more trained professionals to rescue the dog. Joey Nickischer, a commander of the Putnam County Technical Rescue Team, was informed that the rapidly melting snow and ice made the river and waterfall the dog was stuck beside more treacherous than usual. The dog was eventually reunited with his family and is now happily reunited with them.