Heartwarming moment firefighters rescue dog after three days trapped underground
dailystar.co.ukdog that was trapped underground in a badger’s lair for nearly three days.The fire brigade was called to the scene in Coalville, Leicestershire, by the pup’s owner around midday yesterday (Tuesday, March 1) after the poor pooch had been trapped for more than 60 hours.
The dog had crawled into the sett and could not get out after it was trapped in the mud, Leicestershire Live reports. The fire crews, assisted by RSPCA officers who were already at the scene, had to listen out for if its barking so they knew where to dig.
They also used specialist listening and locating devices to find the trapped canine. The teams then called in reinforcements to help with the digging shortly before 4pm and the sounds being made by the dog allowed them to locate it.
The service confirmed the dog was rescued shortly before 5pm and was safely in the hands of RSPCA officers as well as being reunited with his owner.
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