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. Image: Carletonville SPCA  The Distress Call and The Dangerous Pit The rescue oper