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'My heart went into my throat': Dog falls into sinkhole on Porirua walkway
NZ🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

'My heart went into my throat': Dog falls into sinkhole on Porirua walkway

A dog named Missy fell into a sinkhole on Porirua's Camborne Walkway, prompting concerns about safety risks for pedestrians and pets. The sinkhole, caused by a leaking pipe, was nearly a meter deep and had been growing for weeks according to residents who reported it to the local council. The incident occurred when the dog mistook the sinkhole for a puddle of water. The owner, Jo Jones, managed to rescue the dog before its head went underwater, though the animal suffered minor injuries and was covered in silt and sand. The walkway was temporarily closed for repairs, but it remains unclear which entity is responsible for fixing the issue. The Porirua City Council stated it would investigate the matter and determine liability, including consulting nearby boatshed owners.

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RNZ (Radio New Zealand) logoRNZ (Radio New Zealand)State / PublicCenter6 hr. ago
'My heart went into my throat': Dog falls into sinkhole on Porirua walkway

A dog named Missy fell into a sinkhole on Porirua's Camborne Walkway, prompting concerns about safety risks for pedestrians and pets. The sinkhole, caused by a leaking pipe, was nearly a meter deep and had been growing for weeks according to residents who reported it to the local council. The incident occurred when the dog mistook the sinkhole for a puddle of water. The owner, Jo Jones, managed to rescue the dog before its head went underwater, though the animal suffered minor injuries and was covered in silt and sand. The walkway was temporarily closed for repairs, but it remains unclear which entity is responsible for fixing the issue. The Porirua City Council stated it would investigate the matter and determine liability, including consulting nearby boatshed owners.

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