Dog has been trapped down 'mine shaft' since Boxing Day – Express

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A dog has been trapped in what is believed to be an old mine shaft since Boxing Day.
Emergency services were called after two dogs became trapped down a crevice near Pontypool, south Wales, on the afternoon of December 26.
One dog was recovered by the fire service, however, it is believed that the second dog remains trapped.
South Wales Fire and Rescue were called to the scene on Boxing Day afternoon.
But after 48 hours of work, the fire service stopped on Wednesday, reports Wales Online.
A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue said: “At approximately 3.19pm on Monday 26 December 2022, we received reports of an animal rescue in Varteg, Pontypool. Crews from Ebbw Vale Station attended the scene and used specialist equipment to rescue one dog trapped in a crevice.
“One dog remained trapped and crews returned to the scene alongside partner agencies in daylight hours. A stop message was received at approximately 4.13pm on December 28, 2022.”

Varteg, just outside the Brecon Beacons, is a small former coal mining village.
There are several former mines in and around the village.
Writing online, dog owners expressed their concern for the hound.
“Good luck and prayers,” wrote one woman.
Another animal lover said: “I had to retrieve my dog from a crevice once. she’d chased a rabbit, skidded over the edge and tumbled down into it.”
Another person stated: “Hoping you get your dog back safe and sound.”
A further dog owner posted: “Years ago my dog fell down a very deep crevice and my dad lassoed her leg with rope and pulled her up. Not one scratch on her just a minor rope marks.”
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