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A dog has been rescued by firefighters from a tree 20ft high over a river – after chasing a squirrel.

Firefighters from Newton Abbot Fire Station were called to Bakers Park in the town on Monday morning after the Patterdale Terrier got stuck.

(Image: Steve Pope)

The dog had chased a squirrel up the tree, and was ‘too frightened to come back down’.

A fire spokesman said: “One fire appliance from Newton Abbot was mobilised to a report of a dog stuck up a tree, after chasing a squirrel, approximately 20ft over a river.

“On arrival, fire crews confirmed the tree was at a 30 degree angle going over a river. The dog was approximately 20ft up and too frightened to come down. A further appliance was requested from the incident for manpower and working at height equipment.

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“One small patterdale terrier was rescued from the tree by fire crews using 1 Makita saw, one triple extension ladder, one salvage sheet, general purpose lines, portable flotation devices and a wading suit.”