A woman has shared her harrowing experience as her beloved pet dog, Indie, took an unexpected plunge into a 32ft (10m) hole during a mountain walk on Pen Pych Mountain, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Hollie Veryard, a 31-year-old dog owner, initially couldn't fathom what had become of her spaniel companion, Indie. However, her concern turned into panic when she discovered that Indie had tumbled into a deep pit in the terrain.
"I was overwhelmed with emotion when she was finally rescued," recalled Hollie.
The six-hour ordeal began when Indie, who miraculously remained unharmed throughout, was given some freedom off her leash.
"I kept calling her name repeatedly, but there was no response, and I knew she wouldn't have run off because she's not that type of dog," said Hollie, hailing from Verwood, Dorset.
Returning to the spot where Indie had gone missing, Hollie noticed several holes in the ground. Several other hikers joined her in the search, with one brave individual lowering himself into the holes with someone holding onto his ankles, all in an effort to locate Indie.
South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team, in collaboration with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, were called in to assist with the rescue operation last Saturday.
"We discovered that Indie was down one of the holes, about 10 meters down, perched on a small ledge," explained Hollie.
"She kept raising her head to catch a glimpse of me, and whenever she couldn't see me, she would cry."
The rescue team faced a unique challenge as the crevice was too small for a person to descend. To solve this, they ingeniously crafted a small noose to secure around Indie and gently hoisted her to safety.
Describing the moment Indie was safely back on solid ground, Hollie said, "It was an emotional moment; her tail was wagging as soon as her paws touched the earth."
South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team commended the operation as a "remarkable team effort.
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