Five Days After Vanishing, a Dog Is Finally Discovered and Rescued from the Depths of an Underground Rabbit Hole

In a small countryside village in England, a heartwarming story of hope, persistence, and unconditional love unfolded when a missing dog was found—five days after vanishing—deep within an underground rabbit warren.

The dog, a curious and playful Jack Russell Terrier named Daisy, disappeared last Tuesday afternoon during a routine walk with her owner, 64-year-old Margaret Turner. According to Margaret, Daisy had darted into a thick hedgerow after catching the scent of something. “I called and called,” Margaret said tearfully. “But she was just gone.”

What followed was a frantic five-day search involving family members, neighbors, local volunteers, and even a drone team. Posters were put up, fields were combed, and social media lit up with shared posts and hopeful messages. But there was no sign of Daisy—until a faint whimpering was heard near a cluster of rabbit holes on the edge of a neighboring field.

Margaret recalls the moment: “I bent down and put my ear to the ground, and I could hear her crying. My heart just about stopped.”

Rescue crews were immediately called in, and a delicate digging operation began. After several hours of careful excavation—ensuring not to collapse the narrow tunnels—a tired but unharmed Daisy was pulled from a burrow nearly six feet below the surface.

Though caked in dirt and visibly shaken, Daisy wagged her tail weakly when she saw Margaret. “She was exhausted, dehydrated, but alive. I couldn’t believe it,” Margaret said.

Veterinarians confirmed Daisy had likely gotten stuck while chasing a rabbit into the warren and couldn’t turn around or climb back out. Thanks to cool underground temperatures and the instinct to stay still, she had survived without food or water for five days.

The emotional reunion has quickly become a viral sensation online, drawing support and joy from animal lovers around the world. Margaret says she’s overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers. “Everyone came together for Daisy. It’s something I’ll never forget.”

Now safe at home, Daisy is recovering with plenty of rest, water, and cuddles. And Margaret? She says she’s investing in a GPS collar—and keeping their walks a little closer to.