Runaway Dog Traps Traffic in Boston Tunnel Before Cops Rescue Pooch

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A Runaway Dog Causes Chaos in Boston

A runaway dog caused a significant disruption during rush hour in Boston when it wandered onto the road of a busy tunnel. Surveillance footage captured the incident, showing a black and white pup frolicking toward oncoming traffic on the left shoulder of the Ted Williams Tunnel on Thursday morning.

As multiple cars and trucks sped by, the furry friend seemed completely unphased by the danger, despite the close calls with vehicles. Massachusetts police eventually arrived and tried to coax the animal out of the road and into the back seat of a police cruiser.

Six state police vehicles were parked in the middle of the interstate in an unusual formation to assist with the adorable emergency. Traffic was momentarily completely stopped due to the dog's antics. Video showed several civilian cars stopped behind the flashing police lights as an officer chased the dog around the road. Even a school bus was paused on its journey.


A state trooper was finally able to corral the stray into the back seat of his car. The dog did not appear to have a collar. According to Humane World for Animals, stopping for a stray in the road can be dangerous, so it's important to proceed cautiously.

If you see a dog like the one prancing through Boston's roadways, turn on hazard lights and pull over completely to the side of the road. Assess if the animal looks dangerous or aggressive before attempting to restrain it and lure it into a vehicle. Drivers who are unable to safely rescue a stray due to safety concerns should call local officials to assist the animal instead.

Police or animal control can help get the wanderer to safety whether or not it has an identification tag. It's unclear who called Massachusetts police for assistance with the runaway rover in the Ted Williams Tunnel.

The tunnel is one of three major highway tunnels built in conjunction with the Central Artery/Tunnel Project, according to Mass.gov. It is 1.6 miles long and serves as a passageway for thousands of commuters. The tunnel connects southern and eastern Boston. Logan International Airport sits near the east entrance.

Animal lovers on social media commended state police for their rescue effort. "Wow that's one brave pup!" said one commenter under an X post of the incident. "Kudos to the state police for rescuing the little adventurer."

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