HOUSTON – KPRC 2's Phil Archer was recognized with an award for rescuing a dog found chained to the front porch in floodwaters.
Areas near Houston were hit hard by flooding in May. During a boat ride with Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls and volunteers Richard Allen and Jeff Shimek, Archer and the others spotted a dog that could barely hold her head above the water tied to a porch.
[See also: Historic rise of Brazos River prompts numerous rescues in Fort Bend County]
Archer and Shimek jumped into action and went into the water to save the dog.
"I'm just glad we came by when we did. I think another hour and the water would have been over her head," Archer said.
Their actions touched the hearts of many people across the country. The dog was even named Archer.
KPRC2 Phil Archer rescued this resident in Rosenberg. Someone left the dog chained to a porch in the flood. Barely above water when found. DETAILS-->http://bit.ly/24hR3R4
Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Tuesday, May 31, 2016
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) gave Archer, Shimek and Nehls the Compassionate Action Award for what they did that day.
"I was just doing what I think anyone else would do," Shimek said. "I definitely didn't think it would lead to this. This is amazing."
Archer is now living with Nehls and his family and getting a lot of hugs and kisses.
[Watch the Facebook Live of Phil, Shimek and Nehls receiving the award here]
KPRC2 Phil Archer, Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls and Jeff Shimek receive Compassionate Action Award from PETA for rescuing Archer the dog from the flood.
Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Monday, June 20, 2016