Fire Rescue Crews Save Dog From Florida Sinkhole

Chiefland, Florida – A dog who fell in a 10-foot-deep sinkhole in Levy County was recently saved by rescuers with Chiefland Fire Rescue. According to the agency, the border collie was discovered in the area of 8138 NW 77th Pl on October 16.

In a social media post, the agency said:

On scene, Fire 71 requested a consultation with technical rescue by phone. Jones Masonry provided a mini excavator for assistance. Crews from Chiefland Fire began digging out the sink hole to rescue the dog. During the dig, lime rock prevented the excavator from digging further.

Crews shifted to working with hand tools to access the dog.

And as rescuers got closer, the dog started jumping to get out of the hole before finally being pulled to safety; the fire agency said:

The dog’s owner began calling the dog and was able to get ahold of the dog assisting her out of the sink hole. The dog was removed at approximately 08:19AM and appeared to have no injuries.

You can almost see a smile the dog’s face after being safely out of the sinkhole.

Chiefland Fire thanked those involved:

Chiefland Fire and the Levy County Road Department are extremely grateful to Jones Masonry for providing the mini excavator.
Units on Scene
Engine 71
Fire 71
2 Volunteers
County Road Department

Great job rescuers!!