Greyhounds rescued in floodwaters (further details) - Londonderry

Published: 05 Jul 2022 02:42pm

Fire and Rescue NSW and SES crews have combined to rescue 14 greyhounds and two adults from a flooded property at Londonderry in Sydney's north-west this morning.

The residents of the Kenmare Road location contacted authorities around 5.45am, concerned about rising floodwaters possibly engulfing the greyhound kennels on the hillside property.

In-water FRNSW experts from Regentville and Katoomba Fire Stations teamed up with SES volunteers, using Arkangel rescue boats to ferry the dogs and the residents to safety without incident.

Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:14pm

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Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.

For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

For flood information, warnings or requests for non-life threatening assistance, call the SES on 132 500 or visit the NSW State Emergency Service website here. [external link].

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