j Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2015/11/04/dog-wombat-rescue_n_8476026.html?ncid=edlinkauhpmg00000004 Rescue Mission For Dog Stuck In Wombat Hole Posted: 05/11/2015 15:46 AEST Updated: 05/11/2015 15:46 AEST A "Beaconsfield style" rescue mission is currently underway to extricate a large dog stuck underground in a wombat hole on the NSW south coast. Nowra newspaper The South Coast Register reports a 42-kilogram American Bulldog named Brooklyn has been wedged in a large wombat hole near the town's showground since 1am Wednesday. The dog, owned by a homeless man who reportedly lives in a tent at the showground, was said to have chased a wombat down the hole and gotten stuck several metres below ground. Separate rescue attempts were staged early Wednesday morning, through the day on Wednesday and again on Thursday. NSW Ambulance, State Emergency Service, police, council workers and local animal rescue groups have all combined in a rescue effort, but so far to no avail despite using jackhammers. Brooklyn is thought to be about four metres underground, after scurrying into a long deep burrow. Register journalist Jessica Long has been reporting dutifully from the scene, live-Tweeting rescue attempts and providing video. Rescuers had become concerned for the dog's safety after it reportedly stopped barking earlier on Thursday morning, but Lindsay Francis of Wildlife Rescue South Coast -- on scene as part of the rescue -- said the dog had been confirmed as still alive a short time ago. "We can hear him barking so he's still alive. We think he’s gone in the burrow and turned, so we're digging straight down," he told The Huffington Post Australia. "We think he’s underground about three or four metres. We believe he’s stuck in there, got his back stuck in and can't push with his back legs." Francis said responders were attempting a "Beaconsfield" rescue, in reference to the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania where trapped miners Brant Webb and Todd Russell were freed after rescue tunnels were dug to reach them. "We're digging a vertical hole. We'll come on to or close to him," he said. There are also fears for the wombat Brooklyn chased into the hole, which has also been stuck in the burrow for two days with no water or food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 :cry: I saw the photos on FB yesterday. I hope they have success today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwynwen Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Many years ago my akita girl went down a wombat hole,, disappeared and was followed by my boy. I grabbed his hips before he disappeared and dragged him back.. Waited .... Scrabble,scrabble and out she came head first - uninjured - i hope this story has a happy ending too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Still stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The search was called off. http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/3474095/day-three-search-for-brooklyn-is-over-video/?cs=203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 So sad. I'm sure the rescuers would be just as upset as the owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemappelle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Latest Facebook updates say the dog has been heard barking again. I hope the get her out safely. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) Oh man had my heart in my throat there, on if the wombat decides to defend itself. Hopefully wombat has a back way out so it isn't trapped as well. Oh! It's been a success! Yay dog! They got him out 45 minutes ago: http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/3474095/breaking-brooklyn-rescued/?cs=203 THE three day rescue for a canine companion of a homeless man at Ben's Walk has been a success.After emergency services decided to call off the search on Friday afternoon it sparked a community outcry. It’s reported hundreds of people rallied together bringing shovels to the site to find the dog. At about 10.45pm on Friday the dog was dug out of the wombat hole alive and taken to a local veterinarian for treatment. Updates on the dog’s health will follow. Edited November 6, 2015 by Thistle the dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 So glad I decided to have a scroll through DOL and FB before going to bed. I was shocked when I read that the search had been called off. The power of social media works for good probably more often than we know. Happy dreams, now, Brooklyn. I hope someone has given you and your daddy a bed for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Yay! That is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 can someone point me to the facebook page that has this story? from now on I hope the owner doesn't let him go loose where there are wombat holes, because there's a fair chance the dog hasn't learnt not to go down them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Unfortunately the dog broke his chain to chase the wombat. His owner is essentially homeless and lives in a tent. Congrats to the locals, what a community! And big fat ???? to the authorities for giving up the search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Unfortunately the dog broke his chain to chase the wombat. His owner is essentially homeless and lives in a tent. Congrats to the locals, what a community! And big fat ???? to the authorities for giving up the search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Fantastic news! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Probably better for the dog that they went at it with spades and not heavy equipment. Wonder how the wombat is doing...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemappelle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 can someone point me to the facebook page that has this story? from now on I hope the owner doesn't let him go loose where there are wombat holes, because there's a fair chance the dog hasn't learnt not to go down them. It was on a couple of local groups but the most active is called Shoalhaven News. The owner is homeless so was camping at the Nowra Showgrounds (free camping area) with his dogs. The RSPCA (we have a great shelter manager down here) now has all the dogs in care and the community is working to find the owner permanent housing. People at the site have reported that the wombat was not heard or seen and they feel it has moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 It was on a couple of local groups but the most active is called Shoalhaven News. The owner is homeless so was camping at the Nowra Showgrounds (free camping area) with his dogs. The RSPCA (we have a great shelter manager down here) now has all the dogs in care and the community is working to find the owner permanent housing. People at the site have reported that the wombat was not heard or seen and they feel it has moved on. Thanks for that heartening news, jemappelle . We need more good news and news of communities rallying to help those in need. Well done Nowra RSPCA and community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 The staff at Nowra RSPCA are brilliant. Brooklyn will be in good hands. Seeing his rescue certainly made me teary. What a great community. So glad he's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Very glad he has been removed and hopefully will make a full recovery. I hope the wombat also had an alternative exit route. Edited November 7, 2015 by Little Gifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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