Clint Hartsock, 27 year old, first year Resident Physician assisted the Houma Fire Department help save a family pet during a devastating house fire. Each member of the house escaped safely but they were quickly frantic to learn their new, three month old dog was still inside.

It’s safe to say that Hartsock was in the right place at the right time when he was leaving his shift at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center’s internal medicine program. “I was driving home from the hospital after my shift and as I came out the other side of the tunnel I saw this big plume of black smoke,” Hartsock said. “I just wanted to stop to make sure everyone was OK. Usually first responders have things like that locked down, but if it’s a big fire or anything like that, an extra pair of hands can be useful.”

Our hats are off to you, Mr. Hartsock.

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