Photo: South Walton Fire District
Firefighterssaved a dogstuck in a 15-foot hole in Paxton, Florida, on Wednesday afternoon.
Due to the limited space available for the rescue, South Walton Fire District firefighters first tested the air quality in the hole before placing a ladder inside and attaching a rescuer to a safety line. The rescuer used the ladder to descend into the hole andsave the pup, according to aFacebook postfrom the South Walton Fire District (SWFD).
“The firefighter descended the ladder and made contact with the dog, who was very friendly, then used webbing to build the dog a safety harness,” the post stated.
South Walton Fire District
The SWFD added, “The rescuer ascended the ladder with the dog in tow and the SWFD crew assisted in getting the pair through the small opening.”
The pet was “in good condition and did not appear injured” after beingrescued, according to the social media post.
It remains unclear how the dog got stuck in the narrow hole.
“We are very grateful to have been a part of this happy ending and appreciate the professional and quick work of all responding agencies,” the SWFD wrote on social media.
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Walton County Animal Control and Walton County Works also responded to the scene to evaluate the animal and fix the hole.
source: people.com
