Eight hour rescue operation after Cocker Spaniel falls down drain in Dunfermline

An elderly dog has been saved from a drain following an eight-hour rescue operation on Tuesday.

Emergency services arrived in Dunfermline’s Pittencrieff Park at around 5pm after they were made aware of a trapped 14-year-old cocker spaniel called Maizi.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service mobilised three fire appliances and specialist resources.

A small digger was pictured in the area as firefighters tried to reach the dog which was stuck in a tunnel. Maizi was passed into the care of her owners Margaret and Garry Cumming who were relieved to have their pet back.

The 14-year-old spaniel was checked over by a local vet and is said to be doing well.

Fire crews left at around 1.14am the following morning.

A digger was used to gain access to the tunnel Facebook

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 5pm on Tuesday, January 7 to reports of a dog which had fallen down a drain at Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline.

“Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances and specialist resources to the area.

“Firefighters worked with partners who used specialist equipment to gain access to the dog which was in a tunnel. Maizi was then placed into the care of her owners.

“Crews left the scene at approximately 1.14am on Wednesday, January 8 after ensuring the area was safe.”