It was two decades ago when a Hampshire family were overjoyed after a dramatic 24-hour rescue operation saved their beloved pet dog, Mylo, from a towering 20-foot bonfire.
The two-year-old Jack Russell Terrier had ventured into the smouldering pile of debris on October 10, 2004, while chasing a rabbit, becoming trapped in the dense, heat-filled wreckage.
The incident, in Swanmore, triggered a massive rescue effort involving 13 emergency service personnel, including the Hampshire Urban Search and Rescue team (URSA).
The dedicated team, equipped with specialized search equipment such as thermal imaging cameras, worked tirelessly through the night and into the following day to locate and free the trapped canine.
Mylo, a local favourite known for his inquisitive nature and frequent wanderings to the nearby school and corner shop, had disappeared while out on a walk with his 10-year-old owner, George Smith.
When the young boy and his father, George Smith Sr., realized Mylo was missing, they immediately contacted emergency services.
The URSA team, renowned for their expertise in international disaster relief operations, joined forces with local firefighters to navigate the dangerous bonfire.
After hours of careful search and rescue efforts, they finally discovered Mylo trapped between branches deep within the fire.
Reunited with his overjoyed family, Mylo received a warm welcome and a much-needed meal. The Smith family expressed their immense gratitude to the emergency services for their unwavering dedication and heroic efforts in saving their beloved pet.
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