Trapped dog rescued from stormwater pipe in Cliffdale
The dog was trapped in a pipe which was blocked with sand and debris.
A JOINT operation between Rescuetech, Metro Search and Rescue, the SPCA and a local neighbourhood watch resulted in rescue of a dog that was trapped in a stormwater pipeline in the Cliffdale area yesterday, (Monday, 11 January).
The owner called out and the dog responded and came to him.
Brauns thanked all the services that were involved in this operation. He also appealed to the community to not enter stormwater pipeline and drains, but rather call authorities for assistance.
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