A dog that fell off a cliff along the Oregon coast has been reunited with its owner after a dramatic rescue effort captured on video on New Year's Day, officials said.
The dog, named Leo, fell from an oceanside cliff in Ecola State Park onto a secluded beach below, according to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Pacific Northwest.
First responders from three local fire departments were preparing to rappel down the cliff to the injured dog when a Coast Guard crew from Astoria arrived on the scene.
“It seems like there are a few more beaches, but… [the dog] ,” a USCG aircrew rescuer said over a headset.
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U.S. Coast Guard crews responded to rescue an injured dog that had fallen off a cliff on a remote beach in Ecola State Park, Oregon. (U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest)
The crew lowered the rescue swimmer and hoist basket to a secluded beach. Rescuers were seen slowly approaching the injured dog and then placing the pet in a basket.
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer was lowered from a helicopter onto a secluded beach below a cliff. (U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest)
The two were safely pulled from the beach and boarded a helicopter.
Swimming rescuers found the dog alive and helped pull it to safety. (U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest)
“Jason, is this your first time rescuing a dog?” the pilot could be heard asking the rescuer over the headset.
“This is my first time rescuing a dog,” the rescue swimmer admitted.
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The helicopter landed in a nearby parking lot, where authorities said Leo's owners were waiting.
Leo was reunited with his owners at a nearby parking lot. (U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest)
The Coast Guard shared footage of Leo and his family's joyful reunion. One of the owners was seen hugging the rescue swimmer and thanking him for saving Leo.
“Hugs. Hugs everyone,” one USCG crew member was heard saying.
Leo owners hugged the rescue swimmer who saved their beloved pet. (U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest)
“I love it,” said another rescue worker.
Officials were initially unable to provide details about Leo's condition, but the dog's owner later provided an update through the USCG.
The dog's owners announced through the agency, “Leo was hospitalized overnight at an emergency veterinarian.'' “He has some cuts and bruises. All things considered, he is in good condition. We are very grateful he is alive and is expected to recover.” ”
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Cannon Beach, Nehalem Bay, and Seaside fire departments assisted in Leo's safe rescue and assisted the USCG.
