Elmira crews rescue dog stuck in post hole

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Photo: Saga Communications/Elmira Animal Control and Shelter

ELMIRA, NY (607NewsNow) – A family pet is safe after a rescue in Elmira.

On August 22, authorities were called to Jerusalem Hill Road for a report that a dog had become stuck in a freshly dug post hole.

“Bruiser” was rescued from a post hole in Elmira on 8/22/25. Credit: Elmira Animal Control and Shelter

Elmira Animal Control and the Baldwin Volunteer Fire Company were able to remove the 13-year-old Pit-mix “Bruiser” from the hole unharmed.

Elmira Animal Control says Bruiser is doing well.

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