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DOG RESCUED FROM LEAD MINE SHAFT Teesdale & Weardale Search &
Rescue Team this evening (Friday) rescued a dog from the bottom of a 35ft deep
mine shaft in Weardale, Co Durham. Photo1,
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The black labrador name Sam was working as part of a grouse shoot
on Cattrick Moss near Frosterley, Co Durham when he fell down the former lead
mine late this afternoon. The team were called out by the local police at around
5pm. Team Leader Dave Bartles-Smith said "When we arrived the dog had been
down the 8ft wide shaft for over one and half hours. We lowered Paul Renwick,
one of our team members down the shaft were he was able to examine Sam. He supprisingly
appeared to be uninjured so Paul put him in a large rucksack, put him on his back
and we hauled him back up". Sam although shaken was unharmed and was reunited
with his owner.
Steve Owers Press Officer Teesdale
& Weardale Search & Rescue Team 25/08/06 2330hrs Notes For
Editor Teesdale & Weardale Search & Rescue Team are affiliated
to the Mountain Rescue England and Wales. We provide a Search and Rescue service
throughout County Durham and beyond primarily for the Police but also for the
other emergency services. All Team members are volunteers and we rely on monies
raised by ourselves as a registered charity to run the Team. Further details regarding
our latest callouts and Team information can be found on our website www.twsmrt.org.uk
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