Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Wheal Jane, Bissoe area at 02/08/2016 16:20

On receipt of this call, one appliance from Truro and the line rescue appliance from Tolvaddon were mobilised as well as a Wholetime Officer. On arrival the crew found a dog in a twenty metre deep shaft, using line rescue equipment a firefighter was lowered and successfully retrieved the dog.

Disused mine shafts are common in Cornwall and everyone should be mindful of these when out and about. They can be hidden by foliage or appear to be capped but can also be far reaching underground.

You can watch the dramatic rescue of Indie the Golden Retriever from our Facebook page:

Related item: https://www.facebook.com/TruroFireStation/videos/615107615329861/