Dog Rescued from Well, Owner Sought

Fayette County authorities have rescued a dog that fell down a rural well, and are now looking for it's owners.

Today (Wednesday) the Fayette County Sheriff received a call regarding a dog that had fallen down a well on property on 50th Street, northeast of Oelwein.

The sheriff contacted the Oelwein Fire Department for assistance; once they arrived, a fireman was lowered into the well, and was able to get the dog into a portable kennel. The dog, which apparently was not injured, was then lifted to safety.

The owners of the property did not know who the dog belonged to, so it was taken to the Oelwein Veterinary Clinic to be housed.

Anyone who knows who the owner is, is asked to contact the Fayette County Sheriff, at 563-422-6067.

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