KOTA KINABALU: A dog that was believed to have got its head stuck inside a tyre rim while chasing rats or sniffing around was finally freed after hours of distress. Owner Charles Teo said he discovered his dog, Bento, trapped inside the rim and struggling to breathe at about 5.15am on Monday (Jan 19). Bento became increasingly stressed and weak over the next few hours, prompting his owners to turn to social media for help. Help eventually arrived after a representative from the Civil Defence Department saw Teo’s social media post and offered assistance. “Initially, Bento was aggressive, but after some persuasion and with the patience of the Civil Defence officers, he calmed down,” Teo said.

Source: The Star January 19, 2026 14:44 UTC