Madison after being freed and receiving a bath.
Photo via Tracey Morgan-Chopick & Luzerne County Animal Response Team
Madison, a Chihuahua mix, fell into a Pittston Township sinkhole Listen to this
Pittston Township Fire Department Deputy Chief Anthony Ranieli, left, and wildlife rescue worker John Ackourey speak with reporters after Madison the dog was safely retrieved from a sinkhole Wednesday night. Ackourey was able to retrieve the dog from the hole after a number of unsuccessful attempts involving luring her with food.
Kevin Carroll | Times Leader
A pair of emergency workers trek up Doty Street in Pittston Township to the site of the sinkhole, shovels in hand to aid in digging out some of the hole so rescue workers had more room to work with.