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Video: Paramedic reunites with dog after 164-hour shift

Paramedic Karen Elkins returned home to her excited dog after a week of providing aid during Hurricane Harvey

By EMS1 Staff

CROSBY, Texas — A paramedic providing aid during Hurricane Harvey returned home to her family, including an excited dog.

ABC7 reported that paramedic Karen Elkins’ husband, Derek, filmed the moment she reunited with their dog, Peck.

The video shows Peck kissing Karen repeatedly and wagging his tail uncontrollably.

“My wife Karen Elkins just got home after working 164 hours straight on the ambulance due to Hurricane Harvey,” Derek said in a Facebook post. “Our lab Peck was just a little happy to see his momma.”

https://www.facebook.com/derek.elkins/videos/10155174455834565/

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