VIDEO/PHOTOS: A dog that was trapped deep in a septic tank Wednesday evening can breathe a little easier, thanks to a little help from the Columbus Fire Department.
“Everyone did an awesome job tonight on this call… I am soo proud of this department,” Deputy Chief Jerrod Fox said in a statement about the rescue.
According to the fire department, the poor pooch fell 15 feet down into a tank that was buried beneath the deck of a home. The tank was emptied earlier in the day and was being serviced, CFD noted.
Firefighters arrived at the house, on N. Lewis Street, shortly after 9 p.m. and spent the next three hours getting the dog out and making sure the pup was safe.
Fox explained they started by cutting into the deck to have a clear shot at getting into the septic tank and then, set up their tripod and rigging system.