Fire service praised after rescuing puppy from under floorboards of Leeds home

Fire crews in the region attended a total of 78 incidents across West Yorkshire on December 1.

In one incident, firefighters rescued a small puppy.

Firefighters from Hunslet White Watch attended a house where the puppy had become trapped under the floor boards.

Crews cut a hole in a kitchen cupboard to enable the safe rescue.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Yesterday our crews attended 78 incidents across West Yorkshire......including this puppy rescue!

"Firefighters from Hunslet White Watch attended a house where this little puppy had become trapped under the floor boards!

"Luckily our crews managed to cut a hole in a kitchen cupboard and rescued the pup to safety!

"Brilliant work all round!"

Social media users took to Facebook to sing the praises of the service.

One user said: "Great work!

Another added: "Well done all involved!"

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