Firefighters have warned of the dangers of Cornish mine shafts after Indie the golden retriever was rescued from a 20-metre deep shaft at Wheal Jane, Bissoe, yesterday.

A spokesman for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘Disused mine shafts are common in Cornwall and everyone should be mindful of these when out and about. They can be hidden by foliage or appear to be capped but can also be far reaching underground.’

You can watch the dramatic rescue of Indie the Golden Retriever from the service’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TruroFireStation/videos/615107615329861/