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THIS  is the dramatic moment fire crews rescue a lucky dog who survived for TWO DAYS after falling 65ft - down a disused mine shaft.

Adventurous golden retriever Indie had gone missing during a walk - only to be found down the disused and uncapped shaft by her relieved owner two days later.

Poor pooch Indie was trapped down a disused mine shaft for two days
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Poor pooch Indie was trapped down a disused mine shaft for two daysCredit: APEX
The golden retriever had got stuck down there after going missing while on a walk in Truro, Cornwall
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The golden retriever had got stuck down there after going missing while on a walk in Truro, CornwallCredit: APEX
Luckily fire crews came to his rescue and winched the tired and thirsty pet to safety
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Luckily fire crews came to his rescue and winched the tired and thirsty pet to safetyCredit: APEX

The tired and thirsty pooch was winched back to safety by firefighters and reunited with her family. Despite her traumatic ordeal, Indie was remarkably unharmed.

Truro Community Fire Station posted a video of the dramatic rescue that took place near Wheal Jane just before 5pm on Tuesday on its Facebook page.

A spokesman said: "A dog owner was reunited with her beloved golden retriever after it had been missing for two days.

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"We were mobilised to an area near Wheal Jane after the owner managed to locate 'Indie' the dog in a disused and uncapped mine shaft.

"Assisted by the Rescue Tender from Tolvaddon and a Station Officer Tactical Advisor, the crews worked quickly to clear an area and establish suitable anchors for our line rescue equipment.

The pup was found by her owner two days after she disappeared
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The pup was found by her owner two days after she disappearedCredit: APEX
She had fallen around 20 metres but was seemingly injured
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She had fallen around 20 metres but was seemingly injuredCredit: APEX
Crews used a pulley system to haul her to safety
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Crews used a pulley system to haul her to safetyCredit: APEX

"Indie had fallen approximately 20 metres but appeared to be uninjured. Despite being very tired and thirsty, Indie was pleased to see a firefighter descend towards her and greeted him with excitement.

"Once Indie had been secured into the special harness, she was retrieved using a 3:1 pulley system and carefully raised above ground where she was reunited with her owner."

Indie was pleased to see a firefighter descending towards her as crews mounted a rescue operation
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Indie was pleased to see a firefighter descending towards her as crews mounted a rescue operationCredit: APEX
Firefighters have used the mishap as a chance to remind the public about the dangers of disused mine shafts in the area
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Firefighters have used the mishap as a chance to remind the public about the dangers of disused mine shafts in the areaCredit: APEX

The spokesman said the mishap was a reminder of how dangerous mine shafts could be for dogs in the area.

They added: "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."

Do you know Indie's owner? Email me at [email protected] or call 0207 782 4485.

 

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