The dog's owner tells ABC7 her dog Cesar is 13 years old and blind, but 'still very curious and adventurous.' He managed to find a hole in the fencing and wandered onto the construction site. Full details and video at 11pm on ABC7
Pasadena firefighters were able to rescue a blind dog that had fallen down a construction hole Tuesday night.Pasadena firefighters were able to rescue a blind dog that had fallen into a construction hole Tuesday night.
It took the rescue team member about 12 minutes to reach the animal, secure him in a harness and bring him back to the surface.Cesar appeared to be healthy and uninjured after he was brought out of the hole. He shook off a heavy coat of construction dirt and dust and was reunited with his owners at the scene.Cesar's owner, who identified herself as Mary, said she lives next to the construction site. Her dog apparently found a hole in the construction fencing and wandered off, she said.
Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin said confined-space rescues present unique challenges for firefighters.