Rescuers search Mynydd James mountain for missing dog

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Tilly's owners said they wanted to thank the fire service for their help

Rescue teams are searching for a dog which has been missing on a Blaenau Gwent mountain since Sunday.

Fire crews and cave rescuers are at the scene on Mynydd James mountain, behind East Pentwyn estate, near Blaina.

A spokesman for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it had a call about the missing dog on Sunday and teams were there on Monday and Tuesday.

It is thought, Tilly the West Highland Terrier, went down a hole.

Specialist firefighters from Whitchurch, Barry, Abertillery and Ebbw Vale have all been involved, and are using a camera and a reach pole to assist in the search.

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A search is taking place on Mynydd James mountain