Dog Found Alive Day After Catastrophic House Explosion
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62 commentsPinned under the crushing weight of the garage that collapsed on him when his home exploded, a dog named Rocco was found alive yesterday – 16 hours after the blaze was extinguished.
On Wednesday, rescue crews pulled Rocco from the wreckage of his family’s vacation home on the northern New Mexico border. Officials say a propane leak is suspected for causing the blast that leveled the structure.
“Complete devastation. I’m shocked at the amount of damage,” said Tom Aurnhammer with Los Pinos Fire Protection.
Tim and Karen Kelley were inside the home with their 9-year-old daughter Cameron at the time of the explosion, and all three are hospitalized for injuries sustained when the house came down. All are expected to recover fully.
During an interview at the scene with local news affiliate KOB, Aurnhammer was interrupted by crews who were elated to find a fourth survivor. “The family dog has been missing since last night and was apparently in the garage at the time of the explosion,” he said.
After being trapped for more than 16 hours, Rocco was free. “The dog is alive. He’s been removed from the structure,” said Aurnhammer.
Officials said finding the dog alive after a disaster of this magnitude was nothing short of miraculous. Rocco is being treated at River View Animal Hospital for multiple injuries, and is in serious condition. Veterinarians say the next 24 hours will be critical in determining his chances of recovery.
Praying for Rocco and the family
omg no words speechless
Glory what a miracle!! Dogs are God’s 4-footed angels here on earth.
Hope Rocco survives
I hope Rocco makes it, poor guy! I’ll be watching for updates. Hang in there Rocco!
Keep going Rocco <3
Wow, what he went threw. Rescue guys, You Rock!
Get well soon, Rocco~ Never give up~
Prayers for the family and for Rocco. Please keep us updated.
Nige keep us posted on Rocco’s condition if you can pls? Rocco as Karen says has angels all over him!
Hope they are all okay!
I hope they reunite and this family has a happy ending to a terrible tragedy. I am so thankful they are alive
Wishing Rocco and his family a speedy recovery x x x
Adding my prayers to the many for Rocco and his family<3
WOW!!! DOUBLE WOW!!!!!
All the best to Rocco.
prayers for the family! and it seems as if Rocco is a fighter! stay strong Rocco your family needs you!
amazing story!
PRAYERS!! Come on rocco, we’re pulling for you!!
Bless him <3
God was watching over him…..
This actually happened in my town of Durango, CO. So glad friends helped look for him.
Wow! Wonderful news for all.
Awww, Thank God she/he’s ok
<3
Please let us know how Rocco and the family get on xx
WOW!!! So glad everyone made it out. Prayers Rocco makes it.
Can you let us know if he makes it if possible please x x
Just hope that he will recover after the 24hours that the doctors indicated… he is seriously injured… Good luck Rocco
Has someone questioned the cat for this catastrophic explosion?
great work guys for saving this member of a family
i’ll pray for you rocco
wonderful news i hope all will be home together soon
so glad this dog survived a miracle shared
I love seeing the happy stories! Thank you for sharing!!
I am praying for them all.
Bless his heart, hang in there Rocco! We’re all praying and pulling for you!
GOD WAS WATCHING OVER HIM
Has anyone heard anything on Rocco yet?
will you keep us updated on Rocco… he just has to make it!!
amazing
Please update on Rocco
Praying for another miracle that Rocco survives & is reunited with His Family..God Bless Them & to the Rescuers, You All are truly Angels<3
I hope Rocco will survive!! ♥ All the best for him and his family!!
WOW!
THE GRACE OF GOD….
I am praying for rocco, please give an update!
Oh my goodness- now that’s what you call a miracle
Wow! I don`t know what to say except Wow! heck, it made me cry! i hope they all pull through.
I’m praying for Rocco!!
all animals are miricales……………
Come on Rocco we are pulling for you!
Praying for Rocco
Please keep us updated on Rocco’s recovery.
I hope he recovers please keep us posted as the next 24 hours is critical for him.
go rocco <3
wow thats a miracle !!! have the vet check him asap
god bless him ! !
Please let us know how he’s doing.
oh the poor fella
Please get better little woofer. It would be utter sadness for the whole family to lose their woofer after all this.
Poor baby, I hope he is doing well. God bless ya little man, may you and your family have a speedy recovery.
Any update on Rosco?