Leeds Culvert Rescue: Dog Rescued Finally after 18 Hours

Leeds Culvert Rescue: Dog Finally Rescued after 18 Hours Operation

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An 18 hour long rescue operation was carried out recently to free a trapped pooch from one of the conduits in Leeds

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Due to unknown reasons, Martha, the English Bull Terrier had ran into the culvert trapping herself deep into it

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Following this the owners had requested a plea for help which was even circulated over various social media platforms

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While many people came forward, the first aid was offered by Dr Drainage, a local drainage firm

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Afterwards with the joint efforts of the Yorkshire Water, West Yorkshire Fire Service and Dr Drainage a rescue mission was carried out

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This lasted for 18 hours, that is from 3 PM Saturday afternoon to 9 AM Sunday morning

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This was carried out by using professional rescue equipment including specialist camera, thermal imagers and an excavator

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"We cannot find the words to express how grateful, thankful and humbled we are by each and every one for your help...." stated Mrs O'Reilly Milicent, owner of Martha, on her Facebook post

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Even the RSPCA was at the location that witnessed this super long rescue operation

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