Dog Trapped in Well for 11 Days Finally Rescued

Owner Thanks Crews Who Rescued Dog Trapped in Well for 11 Days

Published: 13 July 2025

Dog Missing for Over a Week Rescued by Firefighters

Fire crews rescued 10-year-old Jimmy from a well in Corby.

A grateful dog owner has thanked fire crews who rescued her 10-year-old pet Jimmy after he was found trapped at the bottom of a 13-foot (4m) well in Corby, Northamptonshire. The corgi cross was missing for 11 days before being saved by firefighters who heard him barking during a nearby call-out.

Long Search Ends in Joyful Reunion

Dorota Gruszczynska said Jimmy vanished on 21 June while out for a walk. “He chased something—maybe a deer—and just didn’t come back,” she recalled. After days of searching and raising awareness online, she feared the worst. “We thought he’d been hit by a car. I started to lose hope.”

Community Help and Drone Support

Jimmy stuck beneath several metal cylinders at the bottom of a deep well

Posters were shared widely on social media, and Gruszczynska contacted Thermal Drone Support Bedfordshire for assistance. Volunteers, neighbours, and dog lovers joined in the search effort. “So many people helped,” she said. “They gave their time out of love.”

Breakthrough After 11 Days

On 2 July, firefighters from Corby Fire Station responded to a separate incident near Stephenson Way when they heard a dog barking. They spotted Jimmy stuck beneath several metal cylinders at the bottom of a deep well and contacted Gruszczynska to confirm if her dog wore a green harness—he did.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue removing debris to save Jimmy

Fire Crews Lift Jimmy to Safety

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it used a reach pole and rope system to remove cylinders and hoist Jimmy to safety.

“It was a miracle,” Gruszczynska said. “We’d searched that area so many times and called his name, but never heard him barking. I couldn’t thank the firefighters enough—they saved his life.”

Healthy and Home Again

After being rescued, Jimmy was taken to the vet. Despite being extremely hungry, he was not dehydrated. “He must’ve survived by drinking water in the well,” Gruszczynska said. “He’s recovering well and back on his feet. We’re just so relieved.”

Firefighters Praised for Compassion and Dedication

Fire crews from Corby were praised by the public and animal welfare groups for their quick thinking and kindness. “These moments remind us of the humanity in rescue work,” said one supporter online. “Thank you for bringing Jimmy home.”

Final Thoughts

Stories like Jimmy’s remind us of the power of persistence, community, and professional rescue services. At Halo Dogs Rescue & Rehabilitation Charity, we continue to advocate for swift intervention and coordinated support when dogs go missing or suffer trauma.