This morning at round 06h23, the Marshall Security Emergency Dispatch Centre was alerted to an pressing state of affairs on Ben Nevis Road in Greenwood Park. A two-week-old puppy had unintentionally fallen right into a storm water pipe and was unable to flee.
Responding swiftly to the decision for assist, our Community Support Team activated the Start Rescue community to supply essential help.
Upon arrival, it grew to become clear that the experience of the Ethekwini Fire Department was wanted. They have been promptly contacted, dispatched, and arrived on scene to help with the fragile rescue operation.
The Fire Rescue Team, confronted with the problem of reaching the young puppy securely lodged inside the PVC drain pipe, determined to meticulously reduce the pipe from under. This strategic transfer allowed a START rescuer to rigorously retrieve the puppy, making certain its security.
Happily, the puppy was safely rescued, returned to its litter, and regardless of the ordeal, was discovered to be exhausted but unhurt and in good well being.
We prolong our heartfelt because of everybody concerned on this rescue, together with the Glen An-hill Neighbourhood Watch, for his or her cooperative efforts that led to the profitable rescue of the puppy.
This incident introduced a heartwarming conclusion to an anxious state of affairs over the Easter Weekend, showcasing the facility of group and teamwork in instances of want.
