Overview

• On July 13 a dachshund escaped under its yard fence and leapt into the Kumpfmühlweiher before becoming trapped three meters from shore.
• Walkers alerted the Ebersberg police after spotting the dog clinging to a submerged tree limb in the pond.
• Rescuers balanced on the fallen branch to secure the dog and calm it before pulling it to safety.
• Neighbors helped officers trace the owner’s address and the dachshund was driven home in a patrol car.
• The incident highlights a growing trend of Bavarian communities and law enforcement collaborating on animal emergencies.