Multi-Agency Team Rescues Dog From Abandoned Mine Shaft in Yancey County
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-24T18:56:53.554Z
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Yancey County -- July 24, 2026: When an emergency call comes in, every second counts—especially when the victim is a four-legged partner trapped underground. Thanks to quick thinking and cross-county collaboration, a multi-agency rescue effort in Yancey County recently ended in the best possible way.
Yancey County -- July 24, 2026: When an emergency call comes in, every second counts—especially when the victim is a four-legged partner trapped underground. Thanks to quick thinking and cross-county collaboration, a multi-agency rescue effort in Yancey County recently ended in the best possible way.The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office posted the following update honoring the heroes who brought the dog home safely:Yesterday, emergency responders from the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office, Yancey Coun