Missing Pet Dog Reported Lost, Found Trapped Between Apartment Railings for Two Days

Pet Dog 'Elvi' Missing from High-Rise in Sydney, Australia

Discovered by Neighbor with Drone

Safely Rescued by Firefighters in 20 Minutes

A pet dog that had gone missing from a high-rise apartment in Sydney, Australia was rescued safely after being found trapped between neighboring balconies.

On the 29th, Yonhap News TV, citing Australian media outlet 9NEWS, reported that a pet dog, believed to be missing by an apartment resident, was found on the 13th-floor balcony of the apartment and was safely rescued.

Pet dog 'Elbi' found on the 13th floor of an apartment in northern Sydney. NEWS9

Previously, on the 23rd, 'Elvi' the pet dog disappeared from the 13th floor of an apartment in northern Sydney, New South Wales. Elvi's owner, Jake Dobrin, searched the apartment thoroughly with a friend. They checked even the smallest spaces, but there was no trace of Elvi. Dobrin put up missing posters and posted messages on social networking services (SNS) seeking help to find Elvi. It is reported that he even considered the worst-case scenario, worrying that Elvi might have fallen from the balcony.

However, the next day, an unexpected call came from a neighbor. The neighbor informed him that Elvi was stuck between the railings of the building. The neighbor, flying a drone, spotted Elvi trapped between the railings and unable to move, and notified the owner. The reported fire rescue team was dispatched to the scene and began rescue operations using vertical rescue equipment. As a precaution against a possible fall, a safety net was installed below the railing.

The reported fire rescue team was dispatched to the site and began rescue operations using vertical rescue equipment. NEWS9

A member of the rescue team explained, "The dog couldn't move at all, so it took some time to get him out," and added, "Fortunately, he stayed calm, which helped with the rescue." After about 20 minutes of rescue work, Elvi was safely rescued through an apartment window. Dozens of residents watching the scene cheered when Elvi was rescued unharmed. Dobrin said, "I didn't know if I would be able to see Elvi again," and added, "I was truly happy and delighted." Elvi, who had been trapped between the railings without food or water for two days, was immediately taken to an animal hospital and is reportedly recovering.

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