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dog trapped in ravine Brecon Beacons
Varteg, Torfaen
A black Labrador named Carla fell into a deep, narrow ravine on moorland near Varteg in Torfaen. After being discovered by members of the public, volunteers from Longtown Mountain Rescue Team and South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team worked for seven hours to safely lower a caver into the crack and retrieve the dog. Carla was reunited with her owner uninjured.
Outcome: dog rescued and reunited with owner uninjured
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