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After flash floods devastated a Colombian town earlier this week, police scrambled to rescue a dog caught in rushing waters.

This week heavy rains triggered a landslide that rushed through Salgar, Colombia. At least 60 people have died, the BBC reports.

This week heavy rains triggered a landslide that rushed through Salgar, Colombia. At least 60 people have died, the BBC reports.

Flash floods swept through the area, tearing through a ravine while destroying homes and cars. Residents had little to no warning as the waters descended. At least 1,000 have been evacuated as efforts to find survivors continue.

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Today, Colombian National Police released a video of a dog rescue amid harrowing flood waters.

Today, Colombian National Police released a video of a dog rescue amid harrowing flood waters.

You can see the strong current dragging the dog while officers try to catch up in the Liboriana ravine.

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The officer climbs into the ravine and grabs the struggling dog.

The officer climbs into the ravine and grabs the struggling dog.

After receiving resuscitation and medical care, the dog appears to survive.

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Watch the dramatic rescue below.

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