Washington City Firefighters rescue 3-year-old Lily from a pipe. Washington, Utah, Jan. 1, 2014 | Photo by Kimberly Scott, St. George News
WASHINGTON CITY – Firefighters struggled for over an hour to rescue a dog trapped in a drainage pipe in Washington Fields on Wednesday afternoon.
A call came in to Washington City Fire Department around 11:35 a.m., after a 3-year-old dog named Lily crawled into a pipe on the owner’s property and got stuck, Washington City Firefighter Harris said.
After their unsuccessful first attempts to free Lily by using a long-coiled pipe, Lily’s owner and the firefighters decided to cut the drain pipe. Firefighters grabbed their shovels and began digging to uncover the pipe.
“It’s OK, Lily. Come on Lily,” Max Miner, one of the dog’s owners, called out to Lily in his small voice in attempt to comfort her.
Once the pipe was uncovered and cut, firefighters were able to reach Lily and pull her free. The dog was frightened and a little dirty but otherwise safe and uninjured.
“She better have learned a lesson by going in there,” Max Miner said about the ordeal.
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Washington City Firefighters were called to rescue Lily the dog. Washington, Utah, Jan. 1, 2014 | Photo by Kimberly Scott, St. George News
Washington City Firefighters attempt to push Lily the dog out from the other side of a pipe. Washington, Utah, Jan. 1, 2014 | Photo by Kimberly Scott, St. George News
Washington City Firefighters attempt to push Lily the dog out from the other side of a pipe. Washington, Utah, Jan. 1, 2014 | Photo by Kimberly Scott, St. George News
Second attempt to push Lily the dog out from the other side of the pipe. Washington, Utah, Jan. 1, 2014 | Photo by Kimberly Scott, St. George News
Washington City Firefighters dig up and cut a length of pipe to rescue Lily the dog. Washington, Utah, Jan. 1, 2014 | Photo by Kimberly Scott, St. George News
The third attempt to extract Lily the dog from the pipe was a success at around 1:50 p.m. Washington, Utah, Jan. 1, 2014 | Photo by Kimberly Scott, St. George News
Washington City Firefighters rescue 3-year-old Lily from a pipe. Washington, Utah, Jan. 1, 2014 | Photo by Kimberly Scott, St. George News
Washington City Firefighters rescue 3-year-old Lily from a pipe. Washington, Utah, Jan. 1, 2014 | Photo by Kimberly Scott, St. George News
Washington Fire Fighter Harris petting 3-year-old Lily after WCFD rescued her from a pipe. Washington, Utah, Jan. 1, 2014 | Photo by Kimberly Scott, St. George News
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Kimberly Scott is a lifetime resident of Southern Utah. In 2013, Kimberly joined St. George News as a vital member of its editing, reporting and administrative team. She is passionate about engaging communities through writing and is dedicated to providing complete and accurate coverage of both anticipated and breaking news.
So grateful our counties fire departments have shown a willingness to rescue pets. Many fire departments actually have policies in place that they will not divert man power to rescue animals.
Thank you!
So grateful our counties fire departments have shown a willingness to rescue pets. Many fire departments actually have policies in place that they will not divert man power to rescue animals.
Thank you!
Nice plumber butt shot. That guy is gonna get teased at the station for months.
Hey, at least he’s wearing undershorts…….
We have a heck of a good bunch of emergency responders here in Dixie!
Good people create a good ending….poor little corgi girl. I wonder what she chased down that pipe.