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Originally Posted by redwitch

Was walking a dog in Amelia as I passed a drainpipe. Heard a dog yapping. Looked, saw nothing. Listened some more, sure sounds like a dog. Called, "Here, Boy, it'll be okay." Dog became silent. No whimpers, no whining. Not quite sure, but still think it sounds like a dog. Took the dog I was walking home.

Went back to the drainpipe. Went to the few folks I knew in the neighborhood -- no one home. House in front of drainpipe, no answer. House across street, no one home. What to do?

Finally decided to call 911. "Do you want police, fire, ambulance?" Um, I have no idea. Explain that I think there's a dog in the drainpipe. A police officer will be there in about 10 minutes. Huge relief!!!!

As I;m waiting, the folks that live by the drainpipe come home. Explained to them what was going on. The man starts smiling -- broadly, very broadly. Says this happens about twice a year. The police come, listen. Call the fire department. A fireman climbs into the drain and .......

IT'S BARKING FROGS! Sounds kinda like this: Barking Tree Frog - YouTube

So, if the "dog" yaps, doesn't whine, just keep on walking. It's a frog, folks. (Or you can call 911 and feel really dumb when you have to call them back and say never mind.)

I will have to remember that, Redwitch. Good for you for trying to help.