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Florida firefighters rescue dog from 10-foot-deep sinkhole

A dog trapped in a deep sinkhole was rescued by firefighters in Florida, reuniting it with its owner.

Oct 19, 2026, 12:40 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Photo: OS2 JOHN BOUVIA / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Firefighters in Florida successfully rescued a dog trapped in a sinkhole that was 10 feet deep, according to WFLA 8.

The rescue operation concluded on Friday when the dog was safely brought out of the sinkhole.

Following the rescue, the dog was reunited with its owner, marking a positive end to the incident.

The event highlights the role of local firefighters in emergency rescues involving both people and animals.

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WFLA 8: Florida firefighters rescue dog trapped in 10-foot-deep sinkhole

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