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Ky. firefighters rescue dachshund trapped underground for 5 hours

Lexington firefighters, animal control officers and neighbors spent more than five hours rescuing a dachshund trapped in an underground concrete pipe

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Lexington firefighters spent more than 2½ hours digging through a buried concrete pipe to rescue a trapped dog.

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By Taylor Six
Lexington Herald-Leader

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Multiple Lexington agencies worked together for more than five hours Saturday to rescue a dachshund that was trapped in a buried concrete pipe.

First responders rescued Veeta, a dachshund, who became trapped in underground pipe near Featherson Drive in Lexington.

Residents first called Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control who dug for nearly an hour before they realized the rescue was going to need more manpower and tools. The Lexington Fire Department also responded, as well as several neighbors.

Veeta happened onto a hidden hole in her yard and went headfirst into a much larger underground cavity, according to a social media post by animal care officials.

“Years of erosion, natural limestone, and the root system of a nearby silver maple tree had created a maze-like cave beneath the yard, leaving Veeta about four feet underground and nearly 10 feet from where she entered,” the post reads.

After five hours, Veeta was rescued successfully and uninjured. She was returned to her owners.

“This rescue is a perfect example of what can happen when a community comes together. A little dog is home safe today because everyone worked together to make it happen,” the post said.

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