A dog was safely rescued after falling down a mineshaft in Flintshire. 

North Wales Fire Service was called to Llanferres yesterday morning (June 18) following reports of a person possibly falling down a mine. 

On arrival, the fire service discovered it was in fact a dog that had fallen 20m down the shaft.

North Wales Cave Rescue Organisation (NWCRO) and North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) were called out to the scene to assist in the rescue. 

Following a rigorous rescue operation, the dog was returned to its owner 'safely and uninjured'. 

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A spokesperson for NWRCO said: "On Sunday morning we received a call that a person had possibly fallen down a mine shaft near Llanferres, Denbighshire.

"The Fire Service initially attended and on investigation, it was found that a dog had fallen down an underground shaft in a mine and that the dog’s owner was safe and uninjured.

"Members from North Wales Cave Rescue Organisation (NWCRO) and North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) attended and rigged the shaft for safe descent.

"The dog was brought to the surface and reunited safely with its owners. She appeared to be unscathed by her tumble of more than 20m and was eager to get back to her owners and doggy treats."

A spokesperson for NEWSAR added: "Earlier today we were asked to assist NWFRS with what started as a person rescue, but soon became a dog rescue.

"Shortly afterward it became clear that the incident was below ground and we called on colleagues in North Wales Cave Rescue Organisation to provide their expertise as well.

"Happily the dog appears to be fine after their adventure!"