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Rescue Team Rushes to Save 'Trapped Dog' Only to Discover It's a Statue

In a surprising turn of events, a reported dog in distress at a UK holiday park was found to be a realistic statue, prompting a swift response from local volunteers.

  • Animal-rescue volunteers in Cleethorpes, England, were dispatched to save a dog reported trapped in a ditch, only to find it was a realistic statue.
  • The incident occurred at Thorpe Park Holiday Centre, where the statue of a Spaniel was mistaken for a real dog in distress.
  • The statue was quickly recovered by Thorpe Park staff before the rescue team's arrival.
  • Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue, a volunteer service, expressed gratitude for the public's concern and the swift response of their water rescue volunteers.
  • The story gained attention on social media, with many praising the volunteers' efforts and the good intentions behind the reports.
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