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Crowd supports pooch stuck in storm drain on Gold Coast

Community gathers in support after distressing barks echo from the drain.

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2025 September 16 . 3:59 AM

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Crowd Gathers in Support for Dog Stuck in Gold Coast Storm Drain

Crowd supports pooch stuck in storm drain on Gold Coast

In the bustling community of the Gold Coast, a peculiar incident unfolded last week when a Good Samaritan posted a video on social media of a dog barking from a storm drain. The post, made by user @TrenchDogQLD, quickly garnered attention and concern from locals, who rallied together to help in the rescue attempt.

Despite the initial belief that a distressed dog was trapped, the situation took an unexpected turn. Upon arrival, no dog was found, but instead, a frog was discovered in the storm drain. The consensus was that it was just a frog in the drain, and the community breathed a collective sigh of relief and laughter.

The Good Samaritan, expressing gratitude for the community's quick response, thanked everyone who came out to help. One local, feeling anxious about the plight of the "dog" initially, was also relieved and amused by the discovery. Another local stated they would have reacted the same way if they had been in the same situation.

Neighbours had noticed the commotion and confirmed that there was no lost dog in the drain. RSPCA Queensland, who often receives calls about barking sounds that turn out to be frogs, advised that if a person believes they've heard a distressed animal in need of rescue, they should call 1300 ANIMAL.

The spokesperson for RSPCA Queensland explained that if the sound pattern is regular and of the same tone, it's usually a frog call. This incident serves as a reminder that not all noises in the night are necessarily signs of a distressed animal.

As of now, the original post author has not yet provided a comment to our website regarding the incident. Regardless, the community's quick response and camaraderie in the face of a seemingly distressing situation is a testament to the strength and compassion of the Gold Coast community.