Hall Co. Firefighters rescue Dog after weeks in 35-foot well

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(12 News NBC) – MURRAYVILLE, Ga. – Firefighters are calling a dog’s survival “amazing” she spent weeks trapped down a 35-foot well.

Last week, Hall County (Georgia) Fire Lt. Nathan Crowe was lowered down into well. Moments later, he was lifted back out with Sugar Bear the dog in his arms.

Carolyn Smith, the dog’s owner was overjoyed.

“Thank God,” she said while watching the rescue come to an end. “Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Smith said Sugar Bear lost a third of her weight and after being checked out by a doctor is now recovering.