Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, the Chattanooga Fire Department successfully rescued six goats and one dog from Maclellan Island on Monday afternoon.
With the Tennessee Valley Authority increasing water flow on the Tennessee River to mitigate flooding upstream, there were concerns about rising water levels on the island, where the animals were stationed to clear invasive underbrush.
The operation, conducted by Fireboat 10’s Red Shift crew in partnership with the Audubon Society, saw the animals cooperate fully.
All the goats and their guard dog were safely evacuated as a precautionary measure.