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'I'm on the dog and bone': Pooch manages to dial 999 from address near Ironbridge

Police were astonished to discover that a silent 999 call from an address near Ironbridge was made by a dog.

By Dayna Farrington
Published Jan 9, 2018
Last updated Jan 9, 2018
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A 999 operator received the call on Sunday from address in Jackfield.

A police spokesman said: "The operator tried to speak to the caller but there was no response to her questions.

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