Florida Police Officer Naps After Nonstop Rescues, Viewers Shocked When They See What’s Inches Away

A heartwarming photo of a Florida police officer taking a nap with his trusty K-9 after working all day and night to help residents evacuate during Hurricane Irma.

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department shared a photo on its Facebook page showing one of their officers sleeping on a cot with his dog asleep on the ground next to him. The officer is holding the dog’s paw in his hand.

The photo was captioned “#WeAreInThisTogether.”

According to Daily Mail, police departments throughout the state of Florida have been sharing photos showcasing officers serving their communities while Hurricane Irma ravaged the state, leaving homes and streets flooded and millions without power.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shared a photo of the trunk of one of their police cruisers filled with bedding and other supplies.

“When you leave for work and you don’t have any idea when you will be back home,” the department wrote. ‘You are prepared that your police car is now your bed. You have enough food and clothes to be self sustained for 72 hours. JSO is ready for Hurricane Irma. We are here for you!”

Hurricane Irma is one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. According to Daily Mail, the storm has taken at least 28 lives on its path through the Caribbean and into the U.S. via Florida, going through Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Cuba on its way.

Readers shared their thoughts on the Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s touching post on the Mad World News Facebook page.

“God bless those who put their lives in danger so that we can stay safe,” one reader commented. “Police officers and K9 officers, firefighters, EMS , and let’s don’t forget our military. Prayers for all of them and powerful thanks!!”

“A big thanks go out to that guy and every one else that took the time to take care of people in need love go out to every one of theme and i know it hard for theme when they have family they half to leave behine,” another user wrote. “but they are doin there job and showin there love may God be with all of you”

“True hero’s need to sleep to a huge thankyou to all who stood ready to do what was needed and i wish that heads high and all is back in order that you can really thank all those who gave up seeing their family were safe they saw and saved all they could a huge THANK YOU YOUR ALL HERO’S,” another reader added.

Sources: Daily Mail, Mad World News/Facebook / Featured Image: Michael Pereckas/Flickr via Wikimedia Commons / Embedded Images: Fort Lauderdale PD via Daily Mail, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office via Daily Mail