FALMOUTH – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was called out about 2:45 PM Tuesday after a dog was found stuck 12 feet down a hole in Falmouth. The response centered on a residence on Jones Road west of Davis Straits.
Update: About 5 PM it was reported the dog had been freed from the hole. and reunited with its owner.
Falmouth Fire-Rescue/CWN
Fromm Falmouth Fire-Rescue: On Tuesday, March 24, at 2:43 PM, Falmouth Fire Rescue responded to a unique emergency at 387 Jones Road: an 11-year-old yellow lab named Tessa had fallen into a 12-foot-deep sinkhole.
The two-foot-wide shaft opened into a large, undermined area caused by hidden water drainage. Due to the high risk of collapse and the dangers of the confined space, the Barnstable County Technical Rescue Team was called in to assist.
Crews stabilized the surface and determined that a traditional entry was too dangerous for firefighters. Instead, they opted for a surface rescue. After more than two hours of tactical adjustments—and a little help from some pepperoni—Tessa was successfully pulled to safety at 5:01 PM. She was uninjured and happily celebrated her rescue by finishing the remaining treats. We are grateful that her owner called 911 immediately rather than attempting a dangerous solo rescue.
A special thank you to our partners:
• Local Agencies: Falmouth Police, Animal Control, DPW, Board of Health, and Emergency Communications.
• Technical & Fire Support: Barnstable County Technical Rescue Team, from Multiple Fire Departments throughout Cape Cod
• Private Partners: Mid Cape Home Center, Dalpe Excavation, and Dig Safe.
Photos (except as indicated) by David Curran/Satellite News Service/CWN
