11-year-old dog rescued after falling 18ft down Somerset well
Crews were called near Bridgwater yesterday morning (20/7)
Firefighters say an 11-year-old dog is unharmed after falling around eighteen feet down a well, which was partly full with water.
Crews were called near Bridgwater yesterday morning (20/7) - and brought Jackson the black Labrador back to safety.
On their incidents page, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "One Fire engine was initially sent to a report of dog down a well in a domestic property.
"On arrival crews confirmed this dog was approximately 18 feet in this well, which had water inside.
"Crews got to immediately pumping out the water, whilst another 2 crews were sent to assist with rope rescue. The dog was rescued using:
- A water ejector pump
- Gas monitors
- A battery operated fan
- Rope rescue equipment
"Jackson the black Labrador was unharmed and reunited with his owners."