Snow plow driver rescues lost dogs during height of blizzard in New York

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
BABYLON, New York -- Two dogs were rescued by a plow driver on Long Island during the height of the blizzard.

Kenny McGowan, a Department of Public Works employee, was out plowing roads near Town Hall in Babylon, New York, when he spotted the dogs running down the westbound side of Sunrise Highway.

So, he followed them in his vehicle for about a mile where he was able to safely block traffic so the animals were out of harm's way.

McGowan then called a fellow DPW worker Jason Koza, who came with a leash, and they were able to get the dogs into Koza's truck.

In addition, officials say several other good Samaritans, including a truck driver who had a rope to secure the dogs, and a mother and daughter who wrapped a blanket around the dogs, assisted in the rescue.



Officials say one of the dogs had a microchip.

They were taken to an animal shelter where staff was able to track down their owners.
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