FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Firefighters came to the rescue of a dog in distress in Fort Lauderdale.

The “ruff” rescue went down after area residents noticed the canine swimming down a canal near Northwast 57th Court, Saturday.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units that responded spotted the dog in the water, unable to get out.

Despite facing difficulties at first, a firefighter was able to get into the water and rescue the dog.

The dog was returned to its owner and is expected to be OK.

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