# Animal rescue operations in Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-rescue-operations-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-08-12T09:39:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Recent reports highlight various animal rescue operations across Portugal and Italy involving domestic animals and wildlife.

In Portugal, a dog named Giba was rescued from being partially buried in a wooded area in Mafra and was taken to a municipal collection center for treatment. In Italy, firefighters in Agazzi successfully extracted a 17-year-old dog named Coco from a wall cavity after she had been trapped for over 24 hours.

Subsequent reports from Italy detailed further interventions. In Sassari, a wounded puppy was rescued from a building entrance and underwent successful surgery. In Montorio, authorities rescued a fawn that had been struck by a vehicle, transporting the animal to a veterinary facility. Following the incident in Montorio, local police issued reminders regarding the legal obligations of drivers to provide aid to animals involved in accidents.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Animal rescues reported in Sassari and Montorio

Authorities in Sassari and Montorio, Italy, successfully rescued and treated an injured puppy and a fawn following separate accidents and incidents.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/animal-rescues-reported-in-sassari-and-montorio

### 2026-08-09: Animal rescue efforts successful for dogs in Portugal and Italy

Two separate animal rescue stories involve a dog named Giba found partially buried in Portugal and a 17-year-old dog named Coco rescued from a wall cavity in Italy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/animal-rescue-efforts-successful-for-dogs-in-portugal-and-italy

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