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BOGOTA, N.J. -- Firefighters made an unusual rescue Sunday in Bergen County, New Jersey.

They were called to help get a dog off a roof.

In a Facebook post, the Bogota Police Department said it contacted the fire department for the rescue.

This afternoon, the Bogota Police contacted the Bogota Fire Department Hook and Ladder for an unusual rescue. This pupper was determined to sneak out for some fresh air, unfortunately from a second floor window where he knocked the air conditioner unit aside. The dog and the firemen all made it back home safely. #bogotapolicedepartment #bogotapolicedept #bogotapolice #bogotapd #bpd Bogota Hook & Ladder Co. 1 Bogota Fire Department

Posted by Bogota Police Department on Sunday, February 20, 2022

The dog apparently got onto the roof from a second floor window by knocking the air conditioning unit aside.

The pup looked happy to see the firefighters and wagged his tail as the ladder approached.

Police said the dog and firemen all got down safely.

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