SPCA Staff Rescues Dog from Deep Khutsong Pit
- Karen Scheepers
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A dramatic rescue unfolded on Friday, December 5, 2025, after a dog was discovered trapped for days in a dangerously deep hole near Khutsong. A brave employee from the Carletonville SPCA risked his own safety, securing the dog, now named "Survivor", with unexpected assistance from illegal miners in a remarkable act of compassion. The dog is currently safe and searching for a loving new home.
The Distress Call and The Dangerous Pit
The rescue operation began on November 20, 2025, after the Carletonville SPCA received a call from a concerned resident regarding a dog that had fallen into a deep excavation. According to Wanda Kramer, a governing committee member and office manager of the SPCA, the hole was located at a large illegal rubbish dump situated between Khutsong South and Welverdiend.
Upon arrival, the team spotted the stranded dog several meters down. Despite warnings from firemen regarding the inherent safety risks of descending into the unstable pit, SPCA staff member Jacob Moroke made the critical decision to proceed, fearing the dog would perish from hunger and thirst if left.
A Heroic Descent and Unexpected Allies
Moroke's descent was a high-risk gamble. Kramer noted the team had no way of knowing if the dog was injured or aggressive. "Jacob said that he trusted us and went into the hole," Kramer explained. Upon reaching the animal, Moroke found the dog uninjured and completely non-aggressive.
The operation soon took an unexpected turn when a group of illegal miners arrived at the site. Initially apprehensive, the SPCA team was quickly relieved when two members of the group volunteered to help after learning the purpose of the rescue.
Moroke quickly rigged the dog to keep it secure. The situation became tense as the group pulled them up, with loose ground collapsing around both Moroke and the dog as they neared the surface. Kramer described the moments as "nerve-wracking," but Moroke remained composed, and the pair were pulled out safely after a two-hour ordeal.
"Survivor" Seeks a Forever Home
SPCA staff estimated that the friendly dog, which they subsequently named "Survivor," had been trapped inside the hole for approximately four days. While the cause of the fall remains unclear, the immediate threat to her life was averted.
"This was an unusual incident, but this is what we are here for, to protect and help animals in the area," said Kramer, underlining the core mission of the organisation.
"Survivor" is currently recovering and is now ready for adoption. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Carletonville SPCA at 018 788 6262 to give this resilient animal a permanent loving home.
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