Firefighters Rescue 14-Year-Old Golden Retriever From 20-Foot-Deep Ditch Following Hurricane

A 14-year-old Golden Retriever named Benny found himself trapped at the bottom of a 20-foot-deep ditch in Tallahassee, Florida, following Hurricane Isaias. With no way to climb out on his own, the senior dog needed someone to come to his rescue. Fortunately, firefighters from the Tallahassee Fire Department answered the call and helped bring the beloved family pet back to solid ground. The rescue took place on a Saturday morning when crews from Station 6 responded to Benny’s situation. Although the ditch was far too deep for the aging dog to escape without assistance, the firefighters managed to get him out safely. What began as a frightening situation for a senior Golden Retriever ended with Benny receiving the help he desperately needed. Credit: Facebook A Senior Golden Retriever Trapped Far Below Ground Somehow, 14-year-old Benny had ended up at the bottom of a ditch measuring approximately 20 feet deep, leaving him unable to return to the surface without help. The incident occurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, when communities were dealing with the effects of severe weather. For pets, storm-related disruptions can create additional hazards, particularly when familiar o...