Portland firefighters rescue a 14-year-old dog who fell 23 feet into an open manhole
firefighters in Portland, Oregon, A 14-year-old dog fell into a 23-foot hole on Friday, officials said.
A Labrador retriever, named Tess, fell down an open manhole near the intersection of Southeast 9th Street and Lambert Street around 10 a.m. in the city’s Sellwood neighborhood, Portland Fire and Rescue He said.
Fire officials said environmental services removed the manhole cover to inspect storm drains when the unsuspecting puppy fell over.
Tess’ owners, Larry and Linda Beutler, described how Tess fell into the hole to KGW-TV.
Tess’s owners said the 14-year-old Labrador retriever fell into an open manhole when he lunged for a treat. (Portland Fire and Rescue)
“She just walked in expecting a treat and then went over the edge and disappeared,” said Larry Butler. “So that was a huge shock.”
So up to Tess, A firefighter was lowered into the manhole. The firefighter strapped Tess to a harness and a pulley system was used to lift her back out into the street.
The rescue operation lasted about an hour, according to the station. Officials said Tess was unharmed in the accident because a pile of leaves and debris at the bottom of the manhole cushioned her fall.
Tess was lifted from the manhole using a pulley system. Not injured in the fall. (Portland Fire and Rescue)
Linda Butler told the station that the firefighters who rescued Tess are “heroes” and “amazing.”
Firefighters with Tess stood near an emergency vehicle after the rescue. (Portland Fire and Rescue)
Last week, another puppy was rescued off the coast long beach, california, After beachgoers spotted a small dog stranded in the Pacific Ocean.
Chase McCall, The Long Beach Fire Department Maritime Safety Officer jumped into action and set off on a paddle board to rescue Tofu and safely reunite the dog with her owner.
“I just met the owner today for the first time and they are so grateful and happy that we were able to rescue their puppy and bring them back to him,” McCall said during an interview with American Reports.
