Caught on video: Runaway dog rescued on busy freeway

LOS ANGELES (WLS) -- Video captured a dramatic dog rescue yesterday morning on a busy Southern California freeway.

Several cars pulled over in a frantic effort to save the dog in Los Angeles.

When one driver stopped her car, the puppy decided to jump right in.

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"For some reason, he just went right in," she said.

The dog was treated for a minor injury by a vet, who scanned the pup for a microchip, but nothing was found.

In the meantime, the dog is being well taken care of until the rightful owner can be found.