Husky dog rescued in subway tunnel: dramatic sausage roll campaign!
On March 25, 2025, a lost husky dog was rescued in Vienna's subway tunnel. The Wiener Linien warns of risks.
Husky dog rescued in subway tunnel: dramatic sausage roll campaign!
On the evening of March 25th, a five-year-old husky named Elisa got lost in the U2 subway tunnel in Vienna. At around 8:30 p.m., the dog, which had been separated from her owner, turned around in a panic. An attentive subway driver noticed the frightened dog and immediately initiated the emergency call chain to ensure rapid help. This shared Cosmo with.
The Wiener Linien reacted in no time and sent a radio car team to secure the affected area. To ensure the safety of Elisa and the passengers, the electricity in the tunnel was switched off. Stefan Nikic, an employee in incident and operations management at Wiener Linien, and his colleague went to the area and tried to calm the frightened dog. With calm words and the tempting smell of a sausage roll, Elisa was finally lured towards the next station after a tough back and forth.
The successful rescue
Thanks to the professional measures, Elisa was safely brought back to the station. The Vienna police dog unit supported and helped identify the owner using a chip reader. This expedited the dog's return to her relieved owner, who was quickly located Today reported.
Wiener Linien also used this incident to point out the dangers that can arise when dogs are not on a leash or not properly secured on public transport. They appealed to all passengers to always keep their dogs on a leash on the subway and other means of transport and to use a muzzle if necessary.
Legal framework for dogs in public transport
The question of how dogs should be handled on public transport is fundamental for many dog owners. According to information from Dogand It is important to get dogs used to a leash and to muzzle them when required. Many cities, including Vienna, have regulations regulating dogs on public transport. Sometimes dogs should be carried in transport boxes, especially if they are small.
Dealing with dogs responsibly on public transport can be very important not only for the animals themselves, but also for other passengers. Owners should ensure that their dogs do not disturb or frighten other passengers. It is therefore advisable to get the animals used to traveling by bus and train at an early stage.