Terrell firefighters rescue puppy stuck in septic tank

Volunteer firefighters in Terrell got wet and smelly but were able to save the life of a puppy that had fallen into a septic tank.

TERRELL, Texas - Volunteer firefighters in Terrell, east of Dallas, saved a puppy that had fallen into a septic tank.

The department said the dog and the firefighters were wet and smelly, but everyone is okay.

The puppy’s owner was unable to get the dog out of the 6 by 10-inch hole because it was about 5 feet down.

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Courtesy: Terrell VFD

The firefighters rigged up a noose to lift the puppy out.

Then they covered the entry to the tank.

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