\n The Friends of the Animals team were first alerted when a barking dog, which had been heard for three days, led homeowners to check a nearby drain.\n<\/p>\n
\n After removing the drain cover, volunteers from the group saw the cub briefly appear and retreat.\n<\/p>\n
\n Southern Water was called for specialist support, and after several hours, the cub was finally spotted using a drain inspection camera.\n<\/p>\n
\n The rescue team. (Image: Friends of the Animals)\n<\/p>\n
\n A spokeswoman for Friends of the Animals said: “When we arrived, the cover of the drain was up, and with a few dog biscuits dropped in by some amazing locals we saw a head pop out and then dart back in.\n<\/p>\n
\n “After many hours of trying to find the cub, she was seen on a drain inspection camera.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We could see her eyes shining in the dark tunnel only lit by the camera torch.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The cub, nicknamed Penny, was eventually located 16 metres down the pipe between two manhole covers.\n<\/p>\n
\n The rescue team at work. (Image: Friends of the Animals)\n<\/p>\n
\n After six hours, the team successfully rescued her.\n<\/p>\n
\n She was extremely cold and had been trapped for an estimated five days.\n<\/p>\n
\n Emergency care was provided by Carisbrooke Vets, who gave her an antibiotic and admitted her to administer fluids.\n<\/p>\n
\n A spokesperson for the Friends of the Animals team said: “A huge thank you to the Southern Water crew, because without their help we would not have caught her.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Southern Water, you should feel proud of your determined and caring employees.\n<\/p>\n
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