Fire and Rescue save puppy from hairy situation
Apr. 27—North Bend Fire and Rescue (NBFR) saved someone from a very hairy situation this weekend. Zero, an energetic rottweiler puppy, took off on an unexpected detour on Saturday morning. Spotting a rafter (or flock) of wild turkeys, Zero managed to escape his leash and take off in pursuit. Zero was a little over-zealous in his approach and found himself tangled in the brush on the wrong end of a cliffside.
NBFR were quickly on the scene with their technical assistance trailer after receiving the call at around 9:20 am. With their substantial training and experience in technical rope rescues, Firefighters Chase Howerton, Jeremy Potter, Henry Hood, and Cody Folsom began to clear the way for Lt. John Lucero to rig his rappelling gear.
Lucero managed to harness the dog and ascend the cliff side with the big pup in tow. Zero was reunited with his family, and back on his walk by 10 am, with no injuries to report. If the couple's Great Dane had been the one to make the dash, Lt. Lucero would have had a much heavier load to pull up the cliff, in addition to the stocky rottweiler puppy.
Remember to always keep your pets secured on a leash in public spaces and be aware of what stimuli that might rile them up. The World gives a big hand to NBFR, whose training and bravery saved one of our community's furry friends.
