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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A Nevada County, California 15-year-old teenager, closely bonded to his two dogs, needed the help of the Consolidated Nevada County Fire District after climbing into an abandoned well shaft where the dogs had fallen. It wasn’t long before the teen became trapped stuck also. On Saturday, fire officials responded to a 911 call after a […] The post Teen trying to save his dogs that fell into well shaft gets trapped and needed elite fire rescue crew…
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