A dramatic rescue unfolded in Manhattan as officers from the New York Police Department successfully returned a missing dog, named Moose, to its home after the pup was found beneath a subway train.

Moose, a small black dog, had managed to elude its owners and ended up taking shelter under a northbound 2 train at the 14th Street station on Thursday.

According to an NYPD spokesperson, the dog was struck by the train before it sought safety under one of the train cars, as reported by People magazine.

The NYPD took to social media platform X to share, “When Moose the dog got loose and went hiding underneath a 2 train, our [NYPD Special Ops Emergency Service Unit] officers came to the rescue.”

The NYPD recounted the incident, noting that the small black dog had slipped away and sought refuge under a northbound 2 train at the 14th Street station on Thursday.

Body camera footage provided by the NYPD captures an officer descending a ladder onto the tracks, using a flashlight to locate the lost pup.

“Where is it?” the officer can be heard saying before spotting the small dog hiding in the shadows.

Bodycam footage released by the NYPD shows an officer climbing down a ladder onto the subway tracks, shining a flashlight to search for the missing pup. (NYPD)

“Come here,” the officer says, luring the dog. “Come on. Come on, buddy.”

Moments later, the officer scoops Moose up and carries him away from the tracks before lifting him onto the subway platform where other officers are standing.

“Yay!” one person can be heard saying.

Moose was showered with pets before being reunited with his owners, according to People.

Moose was reportedly showered with pets before being reunited with his owners. (NYPD)

“Thanks to [NYPD Transit] officers, Moose was safely reunited with its owner!” the NYPD posted to X.

Earlier this year, NYPD officers similarly jumped into action to save a small dog spotted swimming in the East River, according to FOX 5. 

The NYPD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.