7/18/2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

District 3, 513-352-2333
Nicholas Caliguri, Fire District Chief, Nicholas.Caliguri@cincinnati-oh.gov

Address: 1625 Thompson Heights

Dispatch Time: 0942 hrs

Type of Incident: Dog stuck inside a wall

Response Efforts/Number of Firefighters on Scene: 9 Firefighters

Civilian or Firefighter Injuries: None

Estimated Damage: $1,000

Cause: N/A

Number of People Displaced: N/A

Smoke Detectors Present: N/A

Incident Description: 

Ladder 20 responded for a 'dog stuck inside a wall'. Upon arrival they quickly realized there was a dog
that had fallen down a crevice and was now trapped between 2 concrete walls. There was no way to
lift the dog out of the crevice and so it was determined they would have to breach the concrete block
wall with saws and a sledgehammer. Ladder 20 quickly got to work and was able to breach the wall in
about 10 minutes. After using a sledgehammer to finish breaking through the wall, FF Jenny Adkins
was able to reach in and pull the dog to safety. 'Gertie', the dog, had been missing for 5 days. It is
believed to have been inside the wall for the entire time. Gertie was quickly reunited with her owners.
Video is available upon request as well as still pictures of this fine rescue.