Fire brigade rescues frightened dog from deep sewer pipe in Southwest Palatinate!

Fire brigade rescues frightened dog from deep sewer pipe in Southwest Palatinate!

The woman from Waldfischbach-Burgalben certainly didn't expect such an exciting walk when she set off into nature with her two dogs today. While they were happily strolling along the pond, the unforeseeable happened: the two dogs suddenly ran away and found themselves in a 30 cm thick sewer pipe from which they could not escape on their own. What a horror!

At first the owner did everything she could to free her dogs herself, but after a short time it became clear that professional help was needed. The fire department was alerted and immediately got to work. While one dog was able to free itself, the other remained lost in the dark pipe. The firefighters searched the sewer pipe, but their first attempt was unsuccessful. The dog could not initially be traced using a special camera used by experts from a sewer cleaning company.

Rescue operations and teamwork

The rescue operation quickly became a community project: firefighters from Waldfischbach-Burgalben, Heltersberg and Schmalenberg were on site. Support from police, forestry employees and the canal company was also requested. In a show of strength, the firefighters exposed the sewer pipe over a length of ten meters by hand. They finally discovered the missing dog, sitting 15 meters deep in the canal. He seemed scared and didn't move; even calling or feeding him couldn't motivate him.

It was the other dog who finally got things moving with a whine. When he started barking, the trapped dog stirred and made his way towards the exit. After almost three hours of tension, the dog was finally rescued by the brave firefighters and safely handed over to his relieved owner.

A morsel of dog history

Speaking of dogs! In German, the term “dog” is derived from the Middle High German “hunt,” which in turn refers to the Old High German “hunt.” The origins can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European. But dogs are not only remarkable in terms of language, they have also gained a permanent place in the hearts of their people. Because dogs are not just animal companions, they are also loyal friends and often remind us how important it is to stick together in difficult times. There are many interesting anecdotes about the dog's loyal soul in literature, ranging from Kurt Tucholsky to modern authors.

So all we can say is: A dog not only brings joy into life, but can sometimes also lead to adventures that you won't quickly forget - like today's example from Waldfischbach-Burgalben. Luckily, this story ended well for everyone involved!