Firefighters rescue dog from disused mine shaft

Firefighters rescued a dog after it fell down a disused mine shaft at the weekend.

Crews from Helmsley and Malton were called to the incident at Chop Gate about 9.30am on Saturday.

Firefighters located the ten-month-old Labrador called Piper about six feet from the surface.

Crews used ropes and a ladder to rescue Piper before putting temporary safety provisions in place around the mine shaft.

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