Chiefland Fire firefighters with the dog and its owner. (Chiefland Fire)
Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue last week after a dog fell into a 10-foot-deep sinkhole.
What we know:
It happened Friday in Chiefland, Levy County, about 30 miles southwest of Gainesville.
Chiefland Fire says they received a call around 5:55 a.m. regarding a border collie trapped inside a 10-foot sinkhole.
First responders on scene with Engine 71, Fire 71 and two volunteers contacted technical rescue for a phone consultation and Chiefland Fire says Jones Masonry provided a mini excavator to help crews dig into the sinkhole.
While digging, Chiefland Fire says heavy lime rock stopped the excavator from digging deeper, forcing crews to chip away at the rock manually with tools to reach the dog.
Fire crews had to chip away at the heavy lime rock. (Chiefland Fire)
As rescuers worked closer, the border collie began jumping toward the top of the pit. The dog's owner called out to her and managed to grab ahold of the dog, pulling her out of the sinkhole at around 8:19 a.m.
(Chiefland Fire)
Chiefland Fire says the dog was uninjured, in good spirits and running around after the rescue.
Chiefland Fire and the Levy County Road Department expressed gratitude to Jones Masonry for supplying the excavator.
What we don't know:
Officials have not confirmed what caused the sinkhole to form near the roadway. It remains unknown if any structural repairs are needed for the surrounding property.
The Source: This article includes information provided by Chiefland Fire. This story was reported from Orlando.