Local swimmers have been described as "real heroes" after they helped to rescue a dog became trapped in water in Oxford late this week.
Rewley Road Fire Station in Oxford said the White Watch crew attended an animal rescue in the city yesterday (Wednesday, July 10) at 5.27pm.
The fire service say the information passed to the responding crew was a "dog stuck in a hole", and when the crew arrived they met a "gorgeous" dog called Suzie who was trapped in a jetty in the water.
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In a statement officials from Rewley Road Fire Station said: "Just as the firefighters were formulating a plan to release this brave girl, two real heroes appeared.
"Heroes in the shape of two local swimmers.
"These lovely ladies assisted us in releasing Suzie, with the help of her very relieved owners.
"A real team approach."
"As you can see, Suzie was delighted to be out and had a little play with one of our life jackets.
"No treats were administered on scene."
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The fire service also urged the community to "take care" in the cities waterways and to "keep an eye" on pets, adding: "On a serious note, we urge the whole community to take care around the beautiful waterways in the city, especially when the weather is nice.
"Keep an eye on your lovely pets too."
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