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

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have been praised on social media - after rescuing a puppy from underneath the floorboards of a Leeds home.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 2nd Dec 2020, 16:45 BST
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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.

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

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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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