The department responded to calls about five loggerhead hatchlings trapped in storm drains near Oceanside Condominiums in Flagler Beach.

At first, it was believed to be a puppy, but after the rescue effort, it was confirmed that the animal was a juvenile coyote.

Firefighters in Florida were dispatched on a report of a puppy trapped in a drain pipe and wound up rescuing the animal, which turned out to be a fox kit.

Firefighters in Flagler Beach got a surprise during what they thought was a routine rescue. The Flagler Beach Fire Department responded to a call about a “puppy” trapped about 30 feet down in a drain pipe.