Alex Iszatt (Reporter)
A DOG had been stuck in a tunnel in Velez-Malaga for three months before it was rescued by local hero Quique.
Fire fighters had been called to the tunnel over the months but as nobody was willing to pay the bill, they walked away.
The cross bred had been trapped in the five kilometre network of tunnels and was near death through malnutrition when local lad, Quique, decided to take matters in hand.
Quique placed food at the tunnel’s opening for two days to lure the dog out. Once the dog came out, he then blocked the tunnel’s entrance.
After a few failed attempts, Quique was able to grab a hold of the canine and pull him to safety.
The canine has been named after his hero rescuer, Quique, and is now receiving medical attention at a local veterinary hospital.
Quique is actively looking for the dog’s owner.
Local vets have said that if the dog had not been rescued when it was, it was likely to have either died from malnutrition, or drowned, as the tunnel was rapidly collecting water.
Well done Quique.
“Fire fighters had been called to the tunnel over the months but as nobody was willing to pay the bill, they walked away.” What a noble bunch.
How does that work? They’re volunteers on standby and only get paid when they’re actually fighting fires? Does the fee get settled before or after they’ve started work? Just curious.
Good job Quique.
“Quique is actively looking for the dog’s owner.”
Sadly, it was probably put there for a reason. Good karma is on its way to Quique.
I can’t believe the fire fighters walked away from the poor dog. Where’s their compassionate heart? Shame on them. God bless you Quique for showing compassion to the dog who will never forget your act of kindness.
Spot on Fred.