Dog rescued after being trapped in a Nelson drain for 24 hours

Wednesday 2 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 2 Jul 2025, 7:30pm

An eight-year-old dog named Shiva was rescued after spending 24 hours stuck in a drainpipe in the Nelson area. The dog became trapped while chasing a tennis ball during a game in Brightwater. The pipe was filled with water following recent severe flooding.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 2 Jul 2025, 6:19pm

   'Unbelievable': Dog rescued after 24 hours trapped in drain (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZWed 2 Jul 2025, 7:30pm

   Dog rescued after spending 24 hours trapped in drainpipe (opens in new tab)

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