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Pet dog saved from Tasmanian blow hole

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The dog, named grace, became trapped on the ledge of the blow hole after wandering away from the family home. (Tasmania Police)

The dog, named grace, became trapped on the ledge of the blow hole after wandering away from the family home. (Tasmania Police) 

A pooch who bit off more than she could chew has been rescued from a ledge above a blow hole in northern Tasmania.

Grace, 6, a Kelpie spaniel cross got stuck at the Devonport blow hole after wandering from home, prompting the rescue by Tasmania Police and the Devonport Surf Lifesaving Club.

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Constable Dave Fitzgerald rescued Grace about 9.30am on Tuesday and she was returned uninjured to her anxious owner.

It's the second animal operation in as many days for Tasmania's police force.

Boxing Day police helped Parks and Wildlife officers tranquillise and move a large seal wandering the suburban streets of Newstead.

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