Firefighters Save What They Believe Are Puppies—Then Uncover a Shocking Mistake

An unexpected rescue full of twists When the Colorado Springs Fire Department got an urgent call, they had no clue what lay ahead. Reaching the scene, they found eight tiny creatures stuck in a storm drain. Believing they were newborn puppies, the crew spent hours freeing them, convinced they were saving a litter in peril.

Only after the mission ended did they learn the truth. The “pups” were a different species entirely, turning this rescue into a story no one would forget.