All's well that ends well! Jackson the labrador is saved from 18ft-deep hole by firefighters
Jackson, 11, was found desperately swimming to stay afloat when fire crews from three stations raced to the scene in Middlezoy, near Bridgwater, Somerset, last Sunday morning.
The exhausted dog had fallen into the water-filled shaft and was rapidly tiring when firefighters began pumping water out of the well to give him a fighting chance.
Jackson was rapidly tiring from having to swim for his life when rescuers finally reached him.
Fire crews from three stations rushed to help after the pooch plunged into the hole.
He had to tread water while the fire teams pumped out water.
Officers eventually lifted him out with ropes before reuniting him with his lifelong owners.
A Taunton Fire Station spokesperson said: 'Jackson had been treading water for some time and was becoming tired.
'Firefighter Brown volunteered to enter the well and rescue Jackson.
'Crews acted swiftly and safely to reunite the 11-year-old Labrador with his owners.
'Using a mini ejector pump, gas monitor, battery-operated fan and rope rescue equipment.
'The family who have owned Jackson since he was seven weeks old, were very grateful to all involved.'
Jackson's owner, Aymee Smith, thanked Taunton, Bridgwater and Street firefighters for rescuing her dog.
She said: 'Massive thank you again, you were all amazing. He's had a hell of a day. He's spent the whole afternoon sleeping. I'm just thankful he's okay.'
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