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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM ET
Border collie rescued from Chiefland sinkhole
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A border collie was rescued unharmed after falling into a 10-foot sinkhole near 8138 NW 77th Place in Chiefland Friday morning. Crews used a mini excavator before manually chipping through heavy lime rock; the dog’s owner pulled her out at about 8:19 a.m.
WHO: The border collie, her owner, Chiefland Fire crews and two volunteers
WHAT: A border collie was rescued from a 10-foot-deep sinkhole.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 8:58 AM ET
WHERE: Chiefland, Florida
WHY: The dog fell into a sinkhole near the roadway; officials have not confirmed what caused the sinkhole to form.
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