A Sunderland family had a nerve-wracking experience when their beloved pet dog got his head stuck in a metal fence, leading to a dramatic rescue operation.
Cocker spaniel Indi, named after iconic action hero Indiana Jones, found himself in a bit of bother when the friendly pup put his head through the garden fence to greet passers-by. Owner Emma Brown from Houghton-le-Spring had just returned from a family walk with Indi and her two children, nine-year-old son Oliver and daughter Rose, four, when the scary incident occurred.
A concerned neighbour banged on the family’s door to alert them to Indi’s predicament - and seeing that the poor dog was choking himself in a panicked attempt to escape, Emma, 35, quickly called the fire brigade. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service crews arrived and ended up having to cut through the railings around Indi’s head.
