Dog rescued after falling into a 12-foot (3.6m) sinkhole
Tessie the dog was rescued after falling into a 12-foot (3.6m) sinkhole in her owner's backyard in Falmouth, Massachusetts. David Velesig, became aware something was wrong when their other dog, Taco, returned inside alone. Fearing the hole could cave in if he tried to go down himself, Velesig called 911. Emergency responders determined the surface needed to be stabilised before proceeding. Tessie was not injured in the fall or rescue, and she and Taco are again free to roam in the Velesigs' yard.




















