Heartbreak as 13 dogs electrocuted as power line falls onto kennel in storm

18.02.2022 - 23:53 / dailyrecord.co.uk

Thirteen pedigree dogs were tragically killed after a tree blown over by Storm Dudley knocked a power line of 11k onto their kennel block, electrocuting them.

The horrific incident occurred at 4pm on Thursday 17 at Cuckavalda Gundogs in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire.

The devastated kennel owners remembered the 13 Cocker Spaniels and Labradors, aged between seven months, in a touching Facebook post listing their names: Troy, Olive, Guy, Goldie, Port, Dill, Dora, Rick, Cora, Polly, Tilly, Ivy and Rose.

As reported by Hull Live, they wrote: "It is with a heavy heart we would like you to know, Cuckavalda Gundogs have had a tragic accident around 4pm yesterday.

"At this time there is so much to do and things to sort so we ask that you do not telephone.

"This photo was taken only last week and very few of the black Labradors are still with us.

"RIP you beautiful creatures - all taken far too young."

A full investigation is currently underway by Northern Powergrid.

A Northern Powergrid spokesperson said: “ Storm Dudley caused a tree on a customer’s land to fall and bring down a section of overhead power line onto kennels which were situated directly under the section of electricity network.

“Sadly, a number of dogs in the kennel were electrocuted. As soon as we were alerted, we isolated supplies in the YO61 and 62 areas, causing a power cut for around 680 customers. Our contact centre adviser also provided immediate safety advice to the customer to stay clear of the area and metal kennel.

“Power was safely restored to the majority of customers last night. We remain in contact with the customer, and our teams have been on site carrying out final repairs to the section of network damaged by the storm.”

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