Summary
Tessie, a dog in Falmouth, Massachusetts, fell into a 12-foot sinkhole in her backyard. Emergency responders rescued Tessie after stabilizing the sinkhole, and she was unharmed.
Key Facts
- Tessie, a dog, fell into a 12-foot (3.6 meters) sinkhole.
- The incident happened in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
- Tessie's owner, David Velesig, noticed something was wrong when his other dog, Taco, came back inside alone.
- Velesig decided to call 911, fearing the sinkhole might collapse if he tried to help Tessie himself.
- Emergency responders stabilized the surface before rescuing Tessie.
- Tessie was not injured during the fall or rescue.
- Tessie and Taco are safely back in their owner's yard.
