A Dog Hit by a Car Hid in a Storm Culvert in Bothell Until It Was Rescued
In Bothell, Washington, a terrified dog’s will to survive captured the hearts of rescuers and neighbors alike. After being struck by a car, the injured pup — frightened, disoriented, and in terrible pain — dragged itself off the road and disappeared into a storm culvert, seeking shelter and safety from the chaos.
For hours, no one knew where the dog had gone. It wasn’t until concerned residents followed faint whimpers that they discovered the poor animal tucked deep inside the dark, damp culvert. Too weak to move and too scared to come out, the dog stayed hidden, trembling as rescuers arrived.
Emergency crews and local animal control worked together to carefully coax the dog from the narrow space. The rescue wasn’t easy — it required patience, gentle voices, and the promise of safety. Finally, the dog allowed itself to be pulled to safety, carried tenderly from the culvert and rushed to veterinary care.
Though badly injured, the dog’s story didn’t end in tragedy. Thanks to the quick action of compassionate strangers, it is now recovering and has been given a second chance at life.
What began as a heartbreaking accident became a powerful reminder: even in moments of fear and pain, hope can be found — especially when kindness leads the way.