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Frightened by Firecracker, Dog Rides Regional Train Alone Before Reunion in Gießen

Passenger alerts led federal police to a calm reunion in Gießen.

Overview

  • A firecracker exploded near the dog's home in Lollar around 22:00 on New Year's Eve, prompting the animal to flee.
  • The dog reached the Friedelhausen stop and boarded Regionalbahn 41, hiding under a seat among travelers.
  • Passengers spotted the animal, contacted the owner and notified the Bundespolizei, according to an official statement.
  • After roughly 30 minutes, a police dog handler received and soothed the pet at Gießen Hauptbahnhof.
  • The owner collected the dog at the Bundespolizeirevier Gießen at about 23:25, with authorities confirming the case was resolved.