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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Watch: Trapped dog rescued from nearly 30-foot mine shaft
June 3 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Australia came to the rescue of a wayward dog who found his way into a 26-foot-deep mine shaft. The Country Fire Authority in Victoria said a Labrador named Ted wandered off his owner's property with a Labradoodle named Penny on Thursday and the dog duo made their way to Pronk Track in Trentham. Penny was found Monday standing vigil next to the mine shaft that now contained her adoptive brother. "When we arrived, as you would expect, Penny was quite agitated, but luckily one of our firefighters knew the owners because they lived next door to them," Trentham Fire Brigade Capt. David Wheeldon said in a news release. The fire brigade summoned the owners of the dogs as well as the Country Fire Authority's Oscar 1 rescue crew. "Throughout the morning, we were providing Ted with plenty of food and water," David said. Firefighters descended into the mine shaft and were able to bring Ted back up to the surface level for a reunion with Penny and his owners about 2:53 p.m., the CFA said. The Trentham Fire Brigade and personnel from Forest Fire Management Victoria located a number of nearby mine shafts and secured them to prevent future incidents.
UPI
3 days ago
- General
- UPI
Watch: Trapped dog rescued from nearly 30-foot mine shaft
June 3 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Australia came to the rescue of a wayward dog who found his way into a 26-foot-deep mine shaft. The Country Fire Authority in Victoria said a Labrador named Ted wandered off his owner's property with a Labradoodle named Penny on Thursday and the dog duo made their way to Pronk Track in Trentham. Penny was found Monday standing vigil next to the mine shaft that now contained her adoptive brother. "When we arrived, as you would expect, Penny was quite agitated, but luckily one of our firefighters knew the owners because they lived next door to them," Trentham Fire Brigade Capt. David Wheeldon said in a news release. The fire brigade summoned the owners of the dogs as well as the Country Fire Authority's Oscar 1 rescue crew. "Throughout the morning, we were providing Ted with plenty of food and water," David said. Firefighters descended into the mine shaft and were able to bring Ted back up to the surface level for a reunion with Penny and his owners about 2:53 p.m., the CFA said. The Trentham Fire Brigade and personnel from Forest Fire Management Victoria located a number of nearby mine shafts and secured them to prevent future incidents.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- General
- The Advertiser
Emergency services 'team effort' saves dog from eight-metre mine shaft
A dog has been rescued after falling down an eight-metre-deep mine shaft. Labrador Ted was found down the mine at 11.43am on Pronk Track in Trentham in regional Victoria about 11.43am on Monday, June 2. Labradoodle Penny was found on the track above the mine, after both dogs were reported missing on social media. Trentham Fire Brigade was called to the incident with CFA's Bendigo-based Oscar 1 mine rescue team called to travel down the shaft. Captain David Wheeldon, of the Trentham brigade, said a nearby neighbour heard barking and called triple-0. "When we arrived, as you would expect, Penny was quite agitated, but luckily one of our firefighters knew the owners because they lived next door to them," Captain Wheeldon said. "We were able to get a hold of them to come down before Bendigo's Oscar 1 crew started the rescue process. "Throughout the morning, we were providing Ted with plenty of food and water." Oscar 1 crew members descended down the eight-metre shaft and extricated Ted, handing him back to his owners before 3pm "happy, healthy and well". Trentham Fire Brigade members worked with Forest Fire Management Victoria to track the dogs location with pink ribbons and red-taped a number of open mine shafts nearby to prevent future incidents, a CFA spokesperson said. Hepburn Shire Council was also on scene for wellbeing support. A dog has been rescued after falling down an eight-metre-deep mine shaft. Labrador Ted was found down the mine at 11.43am on Pronk Track in Trentham in regional Victoria about 11.43am on Monday, June 2. Labradoodle Penny was found on the track above the mine, after both dogs were reported missing on social media. Trentham Fire Brigade was called to the incident with CFA's Bendigo-based Oscar 1 mine rescue team called to travel down the shaft. Captain David Wheeldon, of the Trentham brigade, said a nearby neighbour heard barking and called triple-0. "When we arrived, as you would expect, Penny was quite agitated, but luckily one of our firefighters knew the owners because they lived next door to them," Captain Wheeldon said. "We were able to get a hold of them to come down before Bendigo's Oscar 1 crew started the rescue process. "Throughout the morning, we were providing Ted with plenty of food and water." Oscar 1 crew members descended down the eight-metre shaft and extricated Ted, handing him back to his owners before 3pm "happy, healthy and well". Trentham Fire Brigade members worked with Forest Fire Management Victoria to track the dogs location with pink ribbons and red-taped a number of open mine shafts nearby to prevent future incidents, a CFA spokesperson said. Hepburn Shire Council was also on scene for wellbeing support. A dog has been rescued after falling down an eight-metre-deep mine shaft. Labrador Ted was found down the mine at 11.43am on Pronk Track in Trentham in regional Victoria about 11.43am on Monday, June 2. Labradoodle Penny was found on the track above the mine, after both dogs were reported missing on social media. Trentham Fire Brigade was called to the incident with CFA's Bendigo-based Oscar 1 mine rescue team called to travel down the shaft. Captain David Wheeldon, of the Trentham brigade, said a nearby neighbour heard barking and called triple-0. "When we arrived, as you would expect, Penny was quite agitated, but luckily one of our firefighters knew the owners because they lived next door to them," Captain Wheeldon said. "We were able to get a hold of them to come down before Bendigo's Oscar 1 crew started the rescue process. "Throughout the morning, we were providing Ted with plenty of food and water." Oscar 1 crew members descended down the eight-metre shaft and extricated Ted, handing him back to his owners before 3pm "happy, healthy and well". Trentham Fire Brigade members worked with Forest Fire Management Victoria to track the dogs location with pink ribbons and red-taped a number of open mine shafts nearby to prevent future incidents, a CFA spokesperson said. Hepburn Shire Council was also on scene for wellbeing support. A dog has been rescued after falling down an eight-metre-deep mine shaft. Labrador Ted was found down the mine at 11.43am on Pronk Track in Trentham in regional Victoria about 11.43am on Monday, June 2. Labradoodle Penny was found on the track above the mine, after both dogs were reported missing on social media. Trentham Fire Brigade was called to the incident with CFA's Bendigo-based Oscar 1 mine rescue team called to travel down the shaft. Captain David Wheeldon, of the Trentham brigade, said a nearby neighbour heard barking and called triple-0. "When we arrived, as you would expect, Penny was quite agitated, but luckily one of our firefighters knew the owners because they lived next door to them," Captain Wheeldon said. "We were able to get a hold of them to come down before Bendigo's Oscar 1 crew started the rescue process. "Throughout the morning, we were providing Ted with plenty of food and water." Oscar 1 crew members descended down the eight-metre shaft and extricated Ted, handing him back to his owners before 3pm "happy, healthy and well". Trentham Fire Brigade members worked with Forest Fire Management Victoria to track the dogs location with pink ribbons and red-taped a number of open mine shafts nearby to prevent future incidents, a CFA spokesperson said. Hepburn Shire Council was also on scene for wellbeing support.
Perth Now
14-05-2025
- Perth Now
Couple killed in head-on crash identified as ‘cherished' local heroes
The death of two local heroes in a horrific head-on smash has left a small town shattered and in mourning. Kath Brown and her son Craig Brown died at the crash scene on Midland Hwy in Eganstown, about 90 minutes northwest of Melbourne, just before midday on Monday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Town in mourning over death of two local heroes Craig was a dedicated firefighter and Kath a communications officer and recipient of a national emergency services medal. They have been remembered as pillars of the Trentham community who gave more than 35 years of service to the Country Fire Authority. 'They're the spirit of what country communities are and they're gone,' relative Ethan Brown told 7NEWS. Ethan added: 'I lost two ... my most loving family members. I lost my rock and my best friend, that was Nan.' The Trentham Fire Brigade described the pair as 'two of our most dedicated and cherished members'. '(Kath's) calm voice and steady guidance were a cornerstone of our operations and her legacy of service, strength, and kindness will never be forgotten,' the brigade said. 'Craig, a committed member for 35 years (and) a long serving lieutenant, brought courage, loyalty and a quiet determination to every task. 'He was a steady presence both on the fireground and within our brigade family, always ready to lend a hand and stand by his mates. 'Their absence leaves a deep void in our hearts and within the fabric of our brigade.' Kath Brown and Craig Brown were killed in a crash on Monday. Credit: Trentham Fire Brigade / Facebook Kath is being remembered for her 'legacy of service, strength, and kindness'. Credit: Trentham Fire Brigade / Facebook Craig 'brought courage, loyalty and a quiet determination to every task'. Credit: 7NEWS Their deaths comes amid a devastating period on Victorian roads. 'When you're leaving your family just give them that one more hug because you don't know when that last one will be,' Ethan said. Ethan is pleading with motorists to remain safe behind the wheel. 'Everyone just needs to slow down on the roads, pay attention, take time, arrive safely at the destination,' he said. Victorian police are investigating what triggered the fatal crash. The sole occupant of the other car was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information should contact Crime Stoppers.
7NEWS
14-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Country Fire Authority veterans remembered after death in crash near Eganstown
The death of two local heroes in a horrific head-on smash has left a small town shattered and in mourning. Kath Brown and her son Craig Brown died at the crash scene on Midland Hwy in Eganstown, about 90 minutes northwest of Melbourne, just before midday on Monday. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Craig was a dedicated firefighter and Kath a communications officer and recipient of a national emergency services medal. The pair have been remembered as pillars of the Trentham community who gave more than 35 years of service to the Country Fire Authority. 'They're the spirit of what country communities are and they're gone,' relative Ethan Brown told 7NEWS. Ethan added: 'I lost two ... my most loving family members. I lost my rock and my best friend, that was Nan.' The Trentham Fire Brigade described the pair as 'two of our most dedicated and cherished members'. '(Kath's) calm voice and steady guidance were a cornerstone of our operations and her legacy of service, strength, and kindness will never be forgotten,' the brigade said. 'Craig, a committed member for 35 years (and) a long serving lieutenant, brought courage, loyalty and a quiet determination to every task. 'He was a steady presence both on the fireground and within our brigade family, always ready to lend a hand and stand by his mates. 'Their absence leaves a deep void in our hearts and within the fabric of our brigade.' Their deaths comes amid a devastating period on Victorian roads. 'When you're leaving your family just give them that one more hug because you don't know when that last one will be,' Ethan said. Ethan is pleading with motorists to remain safe behind the wheel. 'Everyone just needs to slow down on the roads, pay attention, take time, arrive safely at the destination,' he said. Victorian police are investigating what triggered the fatal crash. The sole occupant of the other car was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information should contact Crime Stoppers.
