Heartwarming Photo Shows Officer, K9 Partner’s Sweet Moment During Hurricane

It doesn’t get much sweater than this.

A heartwarming photo is going viral showing just how hard the first responders are working in Florida during Hurricane Irma. The touching photo shows Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Kenneth Somma holding his K9’s paw after a long 12-hour shift.

#FLPD #WeAreInThisTogether #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/HFUfS41DU7

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— Fort Lauderdale PD (@FLPD411) September 10, 2017

“#WeAreInThisTogether,” the police department wrote in a tweet alongside the photo.

Since being posted, the photo has gone viral on social media. Many users sent comments to thank Somma and Eddie for all of their hard work.

“Thank you for all you do! We couldn’t feel safe without! Stay safe, prayers are sent your way,” one user wrote.

“There is no end to how much I appreciate and support all of those who risk their own lives to save others. I truly have so much respect and honor for our rescue and life saving responders. God bless them all. Sleep well, you have earned it,” shared another user.

Normal days off and regular hours were quickly suspended for the Fort Lauderdale police force when Hurricane Irma became an imminent threat.

Irma made landfall on Sunday as a Category 4 storm causing major damage to the Florida Keys and Miami. Authorities are working to organize the clean up and help get people back on their feet.

“Everybody’s working their tail off,” Florida Governor Rick Scott told the Today show.

Please SHARE this touching photo to thank the police officers for all of their help!

(H/T Inside Edition)