Firefighters rescue dog owner who jumped into sewer after fallen pet

Fire service officials have issued a safety plea after they had to rescue a man from a Lynn drain after he tried to rescue his pet dog.

The animal fell around 20 feet into the shaft on Saturday, prompting its owner to jump in and attempt a rescue.

But he is understood to have suffered broken bones in the process and had to be taken to hospital following a lengthy rescue effort.

The Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "Please... if you see an animal in distress, in water, below ground or at height, don't try & rescue, call the RSPCA or 999."