What a feel-good story from right in your backyard—Mount Pleasant Fire & Rescue teaming up with Isle of Palms drones and Charleston County airboats to save a newly rescued Bernese Mountain Dog named Banjo from a marsh. The 5-year-old pup bolted over a 7-foot fence just 20 minutes after arriving at the Connors family’s home from Georgia, sparking a tense 4-hour multi-agency operation late Monday night.
Key hero here: a Tractive GPS collar, which let rescuer Terri McDermott track Banjo’s wild path along Rifle Range Road and Bowman Road. Without it, rising tides could’ve been fatal, as she noted. The kids went to bed devastated, but Banjo’s safe now, earning couch privileges as a reward.
Quick Takeaways for Pet Owners
- GPS Trackers Save Lives: Tractive or similar devices provide real-time location—vital for escape artists like big breeds.
- Multi-Agency Power: Local teams (Mount Pleasant Fire, Charleston County Rescue) respond fast to pet emergencies.
- Prevention Tips: Secure fences (Banjo cleared 7 feet!), microchips as backup, and intro new rescues slowly.
This highlights how quick tech and community coordination make all the difference in Charleston-area pet incidents. Ever had a pet escape story, or looking for local rescue resources?
