Loughborough: Dog lies shaking in water after falling into culvert | British News
A young dog was rescued after falling several meters into a culvert.
The pet was left shivering in the cold water while the alarm went off on Whitehouse Avenue in Loughborough.
It had fallen through the culvert – a tunnel through which water flows – on Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters and RSPCA staff were mobilized to come to the rescue of the dog and arrived at the scene around 2.45pm.
It is estimated that it fell about eight feet down the culvert.
The frightened dog could not free itself, so the rescuers began to cautiously reach for the animal.
After careful work, the fire service confirmed the dog was safely rescued and received “immediate comfort and warmth.”
Photos from the scene of the accident now show the extent of the rescue efforts. Firefighters can be seen using a series of ladders to reach the trapped dog before eventually freeing it.
The dog was then handed over to the Woodside RSPCA Animal Center, which was tasked with reuniting the chilly four-legged friend with his owner.
In a statement, Castle Donington Fire Station said: “When we arrived at the scene of the accident our hearts sank to find the dog shivering in the cold water flowing through the culvert.”
“It was clear the poor pup had been there for some time. With great care and help from Woodside RSPCA Animal Center and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Loughborough Station, we carefully freed the dog from the culvert, providing instant comfort and warmth.
“With the help of the RSPCA, we made sure this brave little soul was reunited with her owner.”
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident was declared over at 3.20pm.
The rescue mission resulted in crews urging dog owners to exercise caution near bodies of all kinds.
Castle Donington Fire Brigade added: ‘We encourage everyone to ensure their pets are microchipped and never follow them into the water.’
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