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Firefighters rescue trapped dog from 'thick undergrowth' in Stafford with help from fellow four-legged friend

Firefighters have rescued a dog from thick undergrowth in Stafford.

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Fire crews were called to Astonfields Balancing Lakes on Sandon Road last Wednesday (April 30) at around 11.40pm after a family pet, Eddie, had gone missing. 

With help of his four-legged friend Teddy who was barking, causing Eddie to reply, firefighters located him in "dense undergrowth".

Eddie was rescued from 'thick undergrowth' in Stafford. Picture: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Eddie was rescued from 'thick undergrowth' in Stafford. Picture: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said Eddie had been stuck in the undergrowth for hours. 

Firefighters brought Eddie to safety. Picture: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Firefighters brought Eddie to safety. Picture: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Shortly before 12.40am, Eddie was brought to safety by Stafford Blue Watch and returned to his owner.

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