Rescue Team Finds Dog Stranded in Tree 20 Feet Up–And Reunites Her With Family After Hurricane Helene

nnHumans aren’t the only ‘loved ones being rescued in the wake of Hurricane Helene destruction.nnThe situation looked desperate for a dog that lived in Jonesboro, Tennessee, when flooding overtook her home—and her family almost gave up hope that she had survived.nnBut on Wednesday, October 2, after the Nolichucky River receded, the Kingsport Fire Department was out surveying the wreckage with a team of rescue workers.nnA K9 dog was helping search for casualties when he began barking uncontrollably.nn“The bloodhound was walking, and then started going crazy,” Capt. Zach Helvey told WCYB News.nn“I just happened to look up in the tree and, it was like, ‘oh my God, there’s a dog in the tree.’”nnThe rescue team found a ladder in the debris and used it to climb up—where they lured the pup with food, straight into a firefighter’s arms.nnBack on the ground, Athena was cuddling with all the rescuers. “She was thanking us,” said Zach.nnThe fire department shared images of their dog rescue on Facebook, and Athena’s family spotted the video.nn“I was weeping, I was laughing. I was so happy,” the owner said.nnYOUTH to The RESCUE: N. Carolina Youth Pulls Couple and Dog from Pickup Truck Sinking in FloodwatersnnDespite watching their home float away ‘like an ark’, they described the reunion with their pooch as “a light at the end of the tunnel.”nnWATCH the Rescue Below–And Share The Heartwarming Story on Social Media…nn[raw][/raw]nnDon’t Forget to Share! 💯🙏🐾