A Heartwarming Tale: After 60 Hours Underground, a Rescued Dog Finally Reunites with Its Loving Owners

Fire crews spent almost five hours digging around the badger set to rescue the stuck pup (Picture: Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service)

A puppy named Winston found himself in a tricky situation when he fell into a badger sett during a walk with his owner, Helen Peake. The Leicester Fire and Rescue service and the RSPCA had to work together for five hours to rescue the poor pup. Winston had been stuck in the mud for two and a half days before Helen reached out to the authorities for help. Due to the strict laws surrounding badger setts, the rescue mission was complicated. However, on Tuesday, the team was able to locate Winston by listening to his muffled barks and digging him out with specialist equipment. After the successful rescue, Winston received lots of love and attention, and we can only hope he was given a good bath too!

Leicestershire firefighters rescue dog trapped in underground badger den for almost three days A dog which was trapped underground in a badger's den in Coalville for almost three days has been rescued by Leicestershire firefighters. The dog's distressed owners called the emergency services around midday on Tuesday (1 March) after their pet crawled into the badger sett and was reported to have been trapped in the mud for sixty hours. Helped by the RSPCA, the fire crews had to listen for the dog's barking to that they knew where to dig. They say they also used specialist listening and locating devices and reinforcements were called in to help with the digging.

While the rescuers were removing the mud, Winston lifted his gaze from it. (Picture: Leicester Fire and Rescue Service).

Leicestershire firefighters rescue dog trapped in underground badger den for almost three days A dog which was trapped underground in a badger's den in Coalville for almost three days has been rescued by Leicestershire firefighters. The dog's distressed owners called the emergency services around midday on Tuesday (1 March) after their pet crawled into the badger sett and was reported to have been trapped in the mud for sixty hours. Helped by the RSPCA, the fire crews had to listen for the dog's barking to that they knew where to dig. They say they also used specialist listening and locating devices and reinforcements were called in to help with the digging.

The cute spaniel got into a bit of trouble when it got stuck in between a badger sett and some stubborn mud. (Picture: Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service)

Leicestershire firefighters rescue dog trapped in underground badger den for almost three days A dog which was trapped underground in a badger's den in Coalville for almost three days has been rescued by Leicestershire firefighters. The dog's distressed owners called the emergency services around midday on Tuesday (1 March) after their pet crawled into the badger sett and was reported to have been trapped in the mud for sixty hours. Helped by the RSPCA, the fire crews had to listen for the dog's barking to that they knew where to dig. They say they also used specialist listening and locating devices and reinforcements were called in to help with the digging.

Winston conveyed his immense gratitude towards the team of rescuers who used specialized equipment to locate and extract him from a badger sett. The rescue operation was conducted with great caution to avoid any damage to the sett, ensuring Winston’s safety. RSPCA officials conducted a thorough health check-up on him before reuniting him with his elated owner. No other animals were discovered during the search, indicating that the sett was inactive. Reggie, another spaniel, had an exhilarating experience earlier this year when he tumbled down a 22-foot crevice on a Welsh mountain. Thanks to the relentless efforts of the rescue team, he was rescued safely, and his owner hailed him as a gallant fighter after the incident.

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