Firefighters in the Denver metro area came to the rescue earlier this week when a dog became trapped inside a culvert.

According to the South Adams County Fire Department, a local resident's dog named "Pebbles" was chasing a rabbit Thursday night when she ran into the 18-inch culvert and became stuck.

South Adams County Fire Department

Members of the technical rescue team were called to the scene around 8:30 p.m. They used specialized equipment and techniques to perform a confined space entry and rescue Pebbles. The fire department said the rescuer had to crawl approximately 100 feet into the culvert to reach her.

When a dog becomes trapped in a culvert, it can be dangerous. They might panic and exhibit erratic behavior that can lead to injuries like sprains, fractures or cuts. Dependi

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