Incident

Firefighters rescue dog from plastic pipe

Firefighters from Loughton’s Red Watch came to the rescue of Tango, an English Pointer, who found himself stuck in a plastic pipe running under a footpath in Epping Forest.

It’s believed Tango was spooked by something, causing him to run into the narrow pipe. Crews used chimney rods, positive reinforcement, and a carefully planned approach to encourage him out. Eventually, a firefighter was able to catch Tango and bring him to safety.

Tango is now happily back home with his owner, thanks to the teamwork and dedication of Loughton’s firefighters.

Closed
Incident number
255863
Attending station
Location
Epping Forest, Buckhurst Hill
Date
11.28am - 16 November 2024