A Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service crew rescued a dog that has been trapped in a badger sett for more than 60 hours.
The alarm was raised when the dog was heard to be in distress at woodland between Normanton Le Heath and Heather.
Rescue teams and a fire appliance from Coalville arrived at the scene along with the RSPCA.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Call received from dog owner asking for help with a dog stuck down a badgers’ sett for more than 60 hours.
“The RSPCA were in attendance.
“Crews were mobilised with specialist listening and locating devices.
“The sound of dog has been located and more resources have been requested to assist with digging to release the dog.”
“The dog has been located and rescued by Fire Service now in the hands of the owner and RSPCA, the badger sett is believed to be non-active.”
