The winter air felt freezing, yet Officer Mark felt sweat pouring down his face.
He looked closely at the spot where Titan held the heavy pink fabric.
The dog's teeth were not biting into the child's flesh or soft neck at all.
Instead, Titan's teeth were clamped tightly onto a dangerous metal object stuck in her collar.
A sharp, exposed electrical wire hung down from an old park light post nearby.
The live wire had snapped under heavy snow and rested directly against her hood.
Titan had knocked the little girl down to keep her from touching the wire.
The dog was currently holding the live metal end away from her bare skin.
Officer Mark: Nobody touch her! Do not step any closer!
Sarah stopped in her tracks while tears streamed down her red cheeks.
Sarah: What are you talking about? Save my daughter!
Officer Mark: Look at the light pole right above her head!
The crowd gasped as several people noticed the sparking copper wire dangling down.
The wire hummed softly as tiny sparks melted the ice near Lily's boots.
If Titan had not tackled her, Lily would have grabbed the dangerous wire.
The heavy dog was keeping her pinned flat so she could not reach up.
Civilian Man: Oh my full goodness, that wire is completely live!
Officer Mark kept his calm voice steady so he would not startle the dog.
Officer Mark: Titan, good boy. Hold steady right there, boy.
Titan kept his body perfectly still over the terrified little girl.
The dog's muscles trembled from the strain of holding the heavy position.
Lily's crying began to quiet down as she felt the dog's warm breath.
Lily: Mommy, why is the big dog staying so still?
Sarah: Stay completely quiet, honey. Do not move your hands at all.
Officer Mark reached for his shoulder radio with a quick and steady movement.
Officer Mark: Dispatch, I need power company emergency crews at central park immediately!
The radio crackled back with a hurried answer from the central station operator.
Dispatch: Officer Mark, what is your current situation at the park?
Officer Mark: We have an exposed high voltage wire resting near a child.
The crowd stood completely silent as they realized the dog had saved her.
The man in the blue beanie took off his hat in utter disbelief.
Civilian Man: He wasn't attacking her at all. He saved her life.
Sarah covered her mouth as fresh tears rolled down her trembling face.
Sarah: My sweet baby girl was almost killed by that wire.
Officer Mark stayed low on the snow alongside his brave working dog.
He knew that any sudden shift could bring the wire into direct contact.
Titan growled softly whenever the hot wire sparked against the cold slush.
The brave dog never flinched or loosened his firm grip on the jacket.
Minutes felt like endless hours as everyone waited for the maintenance crew.
The sound of approaching emergency sirens began echoing through the city streets.
Red and blue lights reflected off the bright snow around the park perimeter.
Two large utility trucks pulled up onto the grass near the walking trail.
Workers in thick rubber coats rushed out carrying heavy insulated equipment tools.
Utility Worker: Power is being cut off to this main line right now!
Officer Mark let out a long breath of pure relief into the cold air.
He looked down at Titan's steady eyes and patted his strong side gently.
Officer Mark: Just a few more seconds, buddy. You are doing great.