Firefighters rescued a dog from a 50-foot abandoned mine shaft in El Dorado County, California.

A dog was rescued from a 50-foot-deep abandoned mine shaft in El Dorado County, California, by firefighters. The operation involved a firefighter being lowered into the shaft to retrieve the dog, which was then taken to a vet for a check-up. El Dorado County has over 5,400 mining claims and nearly 2,000 mines, highlighting the risk these abandoned structures pose to animals and people.

November 25, 2024
4 Articles

Further Reading