Florida Highway Patrol trooper seen trying to assist stray dog on I-275

Another vehicle showed up to assist the trooper with retrieving the dog and was able to place it inside the vehicle safely.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida Highway Patrol Trooper is seen trying assist a stray dog found in the median of I-275 Wednesday morning.

Traffic cameras showed the FHP official and two other people trying to get a grey-colored dog’s attention just before 8 a.m. in the area of I-275 near the Hillsborough and Pasco County line while it was on the other side of the median.

Minutes later, another vehicle showed up to assist the trooper with retrieving the dog and was able to place it inside the vehicle safely.