Three puppies were found alive beneath the bridge at Marciano in Massa Lubrense and brought to safety after an hours-long rescue, according to a report by Metropolis Web.

What was reported

Metropolis Web reports that residents raised the alarm at approximately 11:00 after hearing repeated cries coming from below the viaduct. The puppies had reportedly been thrown into the void beneath the bridge.

The reported rescue operation involved the Piano di Sorrento fire brigade, SAF specialists from Naples, local police, ENPA volunteers, ASL veterinarians, and Massa Lubrense Civil Protection. According to the report, all three puppies were brought back to the surface in the late afternoon.

Where it happened

Marciano is a locality in Massa Lubrense, reached from Massa Centro via Via IV Novembre, according to the official A.T. Pro Loco Massa Lubrense visitor page.

What remains unclear

The incident details were not independently corroborated by an official rescue-service or municipal statement in the available research. The report does not establish who allegedly threw the puppies or whether an investigation or charges followed. The puppies' exact condition, ownership, and subsequent veterinary placement have also not been confirmed.