Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A team of first responders in Colorado got creative when they needed to reach a turtle tangled in a fishing line. Members of the Lafayette Fire Department teamed up with an Animal Protection Officer and floated out on a giant, bright pink inflatable flamingo to navigate the water and safely free the wrapped-up reptile. The unique effort quickly caught fire on social media, earning wide praise for the responders' style, humor, and quick thinking.
A team of first responders in Colorado got creative when they needed to reach a turtle tangled in a fishing line. Members of the Lafayette Fire Department teamed up with an Animal Protection Officer and floated out on a giant, bright pink inflatable flamingo to navigate the water and safely free the wrapped-up reptile. The unique effort quickly caught fire on social media, earning wide praise for the responders' style, humor, and quick thinking.
