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Lucky Labrador rescued after falling 18 feet into Somerset well as fire crews pump water and use ropes to save 11-year-old Jackson from near drowning.
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Lucky labrador pulled to safety after falling 18ft into deep well

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Last updated: August 20, 2025 6:52 pm
NTK Journalist Published July 22, 2025
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Jackson after falling 18 feet into a deep well. (Jam Press/Taunton Fire Station)
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A lucky Labrador was pulled to safety after he fell 18 feet into a deep well.

Jackson was rapidly tiring from having to swim for his life when rescuers finally reached him.

Fire crews from three stations rushed to help after the pooch plunged into the hole.

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Jackson, 11, had to tread water while the fire teams pumped out water.

Officers eventually lifted him out with ropes before reuniting him with his lifelong owners.

It happened in Middlezoy, near Bridgewater, Somerset, on Sunday (20 Jul) morning, reported by Need To Know.

Lucky Labrador rescued after falling 18 feet into Somerset well as fire crews pump water and use ropes to save 11-year-old Jackson from near drowning.
Jackson after falling 18 feet into a deep well. (Jam Press/Taunton Fire Station)

A Taunton Fire Station spokesperson said: “Jackson had been treading water for some time and was becoming tired.

“Firefighter Brown volunteered to enter the well and rescue Jackson.

“Crews acted swiftly and safely to reunite the 11-year-old Labrador with his owners.

“Using a mini ejector pump, gas monitor, battery-operated fan and rope rescue equipment.

“The family who have owned Jackson since he was seven weeks old, were very grateful to all involved.”

Jackson’s owner, Aymee Smith, thanked Taunton, Bridgwater and Street firefighters for rescuing her dog.

Lucky Labrador rescued after falling 18 feet into Somerset well as fire crews pump water and use ropes to save 11-year-old Jackson from near drowning.
Rescuers posing next to Jackson after being rescued from a deep well. (Jam Press/Taunton Fire Station)

She said: “Massive thank you again, you were all amazing.

“He’s had a hell of a day.

“He’s spent the whole afternoon sleeping.

“I’m just thankful he’s okay.”

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