Tewksbury dog rescued after being stranded on island, missing for two days

A missing dog was located in an unlikely place Monday afternoon. A small island in the middle of the Merrimack Valley.

According to Billerica and Tewksbury Animal Control, Louie, a Boston terrier, was originally reported missing in Tewksbury on Saturday. Officials learned Monday that the missing dog was actually a stranded dog after a neighbor noticed the small dog stuck on a mud island in the middle of Round Pond.

Would like to thank Tewksbury Fire Department, Chief Kearns, Lt Austin, Lt Keddie, FF Temmallo & FF McNamara for their...

Posted by Billerica & Tewksbury Animal Control on Monday, October 31, 2022

With the help of police and firefighters, a rescue craft was launched into the pond and Louie’s time as a castaway came to an end a short time later.

According to Billerica and Tewksbury Animal Control, Louie has been reunited with his owner.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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