Dog saved after falling over 100 feet at Colorado National Monument

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MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – What began as a canine proprietor’s worst nightmare resulted in a heartwarming ending thanks partly to a multi-agency effort.

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook that an out-of-town customer and his canine had been visiting the Colorado Nationwide Monument after they pulled the automotive over to benefit from the view. When he opened the door to take her alongside, the canine leaped out of the automobile and ran towards the ledge. She then fell over 100 toes off the sting earlier than touchdown on a shelf.

A dog was rescued after falling over 100 feet. (Courtesy Photo/Mesa County Search and Rescue) — A canine was rescued after falling over 100 toes. (Courtesy Picture/Mesa County Search and Rescue)

MCSO Deputy Derrick Strauch responded with a dog-catching pole in case he may attain her, nevertheless it turned out not lengthy sufficient.

Mesa County Search and Rescue was then known as in to assist. The staff climbed right down to the pup earlier than they introduced her again up.

Regardless of the lengthy fall, the canine was up and strolling superb. She was taken to emergency veterinary providers the place it was decided she solely suffered minor scrapes and bumps however no damaged bones or inner accidents, according to Mesa County Search and Rescue.

The canine’s proprietor was overjoyed and relieved after being reunited with the pup, search and rescue mentioned.

“We’re happy with the efforts that made this profitable rescue potential and are thrilled to see the pup safely again within the arms of its proprietor,” Mesa County Search and Rescue wrote.

Search and rescue thanked MCSO and park rangers for his or her efforts in saving the canine.

“If canines have 9 lives like cats, she positively used one in her journey on the Monument, however we’re so grateful to have an incredible Search & Rescue staff able to spring into motion for all who want it!” MCSO wrote.