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Dog rescued from Oxfordshire home’s roof by firefighters
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Islip Road in Oxford after reports of a dog stuck on a roof at around 4.47pm on Friday afternoon (May 29).
A large dog had become stuck on the roof of a property and was getting “hot and panicked”, according to onlookers.
“The fire brigade were heroes,” said onlooker Helen Jackman.
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The dog was rescued from the Oxford property’s roof by firefighters. (Image: Helen Jackman)
“The dog was hot, panicking and had slid into the gutter. Firefighters were efficient and so professional. They even gave it a bowl of water!”
A spokesperson for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “One fire appliance and one hydraulic platform were sent to rescue a large dog in the pitched roof of a property.
“The rescue was successfully performed using a triple extension ladder, and the dog was removed from the roof and carried down by a firefighter.
“We were in attendance at the incident for approximately 45 minutes.”