If you're a dog parent, seeing your dog fall into a high waterfall is horrifying! That's what happened in Scotland. Fortunately, there's a mountain rescue team that was called quickly and were able to rescue the dog. Today's heroes are members of the Moffat Mountain Rescue Team, Scotland. Here's the Story from BBC Scotland:
(Image caption: Louis was rescued after the dramatic fall. IMAGE SOURCE, MOFFAT MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM)
Dog rescued after 200 foot waterfall plunge near MoffatBBC News, Scotland, July 17, 2023
A dog has been rescued after falling 60 meters (197 ft) down a waterfall near Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway. Grey Mare's Tail is a valley waterfall in southern Scotland.
The owner raised the alarm when his Jack Russell fell down the Grey Mare's Tail about 14:45 (2:45 pm) on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
They spotted Louis in one of the lower pools and set up a rope system to carefully lower a colleague down the falls.
The dog was placed into an animal rescue bag and transported safely back to the car park where he was reunited with his owner.
Louis fell down all the way down the Grey Mare's Tail Despite having plunged the full length of the waterfall, the dog appeared well apart from a slight limp.
A Moffat MRT spokesman said: "Louis was pulled out of the bottom of the waterfall alive and was very pleased to be reunited with his owner.
"Although they were not local to the area, the team provided them with details of a local vet they could contact to have Louis checked over after his ordeal.
"The owner did the right thing contacting the police so mountain rescue could ensure the search and rescue was carried out in the safest way possible. We wish Louis all the best in his recovery."
The waterfall is one of the highest in the UK and plunges 60 meters (197 feet) from Loch Skeen.
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