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September 30, 2011 (Alpine) — Last week, rescue crews were dispatched from the Alpine Fire Protection District in eastern San Diego County after a young dog who had been walking on top of a boulder fell 15 feet into a narrow crevasse and became stuck. Alpine Fire Engine 17 "B" Division responded to the scene, aided by the Viejas Fire Department.
Rescue workers made several attempts at trying to pry the split boulder further apart as well as at inserting air bags into the crevasse, hoping to create enough space for the dog to get free—but all of their efforts were
unsuccessful. Finally, rescue workers coated the dog with cooking oil and used a pole and ropes to pull the frightened but unharmed animal to safety. For successfully reuniting dog and guardian, the Alpine Fire Protection District and the Viejas Fire Department will each receive PETA's Compassionate Fire Department Award.
unsuccessful. Finally, rescue workers coated the dog with cooking oil and used a pole and ropes to pull the frightened but unharmed animal to safety. For successfully reuniting dog and guardian, the Alpine Fire Protection District and the Viejas Fire Department will each receive PETA's Compassionate Fire Department Award."The compassion and tenacity shown by the Alpine Fire Protection District and the Viejas Fire Department is inspiring," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "Alpine is very fortunate to have first responders who are ready to protect and serve both human residents and their beloved animal companions."
The fire departments will each receive a framed certificate and a letter of appreciation.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.
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