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Firefighters save fox chasing dog after two tonnes of rubble collapsed on him

Firefighters helped save the life of a small dog after two tonnes of garden waste collapsed on him when he chased a fox into a garden.

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Firefighters return the dog to his delighted owner

The owner feared the dog had been killed but phoned West Midlands Fire Service for help.

The dog was stuck under a mountain of rubble

Despite the dog being underneath two tonnes of rubbish, the firefighters successfully rescued him.

Ladywood Fire Station tweeted: "Small dog rescued when two tons of garden waste and fencing collapsed on him while chasing a fox.

"Fortunately the dog was fit and well, now reunited with its owner. Well done team."

Firefighters were delighted to rescue the dog

The fox is believed to have escaped unharmed as it was not found under the rubble.