FFs Rescue Dog from 50-Foot Well

    Dec. 28, 2021
    Chesterfield County Fire and EMS firefighters rescued a dog after it fell 50 feet into a well on Christmas day.
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    Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Technical Rescue Teams rescue a dog after a 50 foot drop into a well.
    Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Technical Rescue Teams rescue a dog after a 50 foot drop into a well.

    A canine that fell into a deep well required a technical rescue team to be brought in for the Christmas day rescue.

    Chesterfield County Fire and EMS's Technical Rescue Team spent around 20 minutes to rescue Zelda, who fire officials said fell “40-50 feet” into the well

    The department's Facebook post shows Technical Rescue Team members using a rope system to gain access to Zelda, and then hoisting her to safety.  

    Officials said Zelda was unharmed and “excited to be reunited with family.”

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