A dog that fell into a 100-foot-deep well was saved by fire department officials in southern India's Tamil Nadu.

The daring operation by Pappireddipatti Fire Department officials took place in the town of Vadakarai, Dharmapuri district, on the evening of October 1.

Tense footage shows a firefighter being raised from the well before the trapped dog emerges, rescued using thick ropes.

A woman then carries the dog, who appeared unharmed, away from the well before releasing it.

According to local reports, the dog accidentally fell into the well while playing in a neighoburing farm.

A dog that fell into a 100-foot-deep well was rescued by fire department officials in southern India's Tamil Nadu.

The rescue operation took place in Vadakarai village of Dharmapuri district on October 1 evening.

The visuals show, the firefighter getting down the well and getting the dog roped.

Then the dog is seen pulled up from the well with help of ropes.

A lady is seen carrying the dog a little far from the well and releasing.

According to the reports, the dog accidentally fell into the well while playing around in the farm.

The Pappireddipatti fire department officials were informed, after which they immediately arrived and carried out the rescue operation.