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15-Year-Old, 2 Dogs Rescued From Abandoned California Well Shaft

  • On Saturday evening in Nevada County, emergency crews successfully rescued a teenager and two dogs from an abandoned well shaft estimated to be 15 to 20 feet deep.
  • The teenager entered the shaft to save the pets but became stuck, prompting a response by fire crews just before 7 p.m.
  • Emergency responders from Nevada County conducted a vertical rope operation that took approximately an hour to safely lift everyone involved back to the surface.
  • Officials confirmed the teenager had no injuries, the dogs suffered minor dehydration, and Fire Chief Robitaille stated it highlights the need to avoid unsecured structures and call for help immediately.
  • The dogs are expected to recover fully, and the incident underscores emergency preparedness and safety around abandoned structures.
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15-year-old, 2 dogs rescued from abandoned California well shaft

Officials said the teen descended into the 15 to 20-foot deep shaft in an attempt to rescue their pets. But instead, they became stuck as well.

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A Californian teenager found himself trapped at the bottom of an abandoned well, trying to save his two puppies who had fallen there by accident. After a delicate rescue operation, the young man and...

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