An elderly dog is safe and sound following a 20-foot tumble down a well over the weekend.
Mini, a 13-year-old chihuahua mix, was rescued by the Oyster River Volunteer Fire Department (ORFD) after falling through wood pieces covering a well on Fosgate Road Saturday afternoon.
ORFD Chief Bruce Green said the dog fell more than 20 feet down the well and needed help to get out.
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The rescuers sent a ladder down the well along with a gas detector to ensure the environment was safe for Deputy Chief Chris Murray to enter.
Mini was able to stand on a piece of wood in the well while waiting for help.
Murray descended the ladder, scooped her up and returned to the surface.
鈥淚t was very happy to see him,鈥� Green said.
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One of the department鈥檚 volunteers is also a registered veterinary technician and checked Mini out, though she appeared to be OK, a visit to the vet was recommended.
It鈥檚 not the first time the department has been involved with a well rescue. Green recalls about eight years ago, they rescued a woman who had fallen down a well.
marissa.tiel@campbellrivermirror.com
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