Police dog that fell in pool during search of L.A. property rescued

Body-worn camera footage captured the moment a Los Angles police K9 was rescued after falling into a pool during an evening search of property.

It’s unclear what time the Feb. 6 incident occurred or what it was that officers were responding to, but video shows several officers moving slowly into what appears to be a backyard or courtyard area with a bar and pool, with guns drawn and flashlights on.  

Moments after police clear the gate, a splash is heard.  

“I hear water,” one of the officers says.  

Moments later, the footage shows the dog in the pool, splashing around and, well, doggie paddling. One of the officers begins clapping, whistling and calling out to the K9, saying, “Here, here, come here.”  

It was, however, dark, cold and the dog was unfamiliar with where to get out of the pool. And let’s be honest, not every dog enjoys a bath, much less a surprise one. So, the splashing continued.  

“When your LAPD K9 partner falls into a cold pool during a search, what do you do?” police officials said in a post to Instagram. “K9-1 Officer Jenkins jumped into the pool without hesitation.”  

Once in the “drink” himself, Jenkins is seen grabbing the dog guiding him to the steps and eventually out of the cold pool.  

The highly trained police dog then did what any other dog, police or not, would do: he shook it off.  

“A swift rescue, and a great story to tell after work,” the social media post said.

There were no reports of any injuries, to man or his best friend.

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