A dramatic rescue mission was launched when Moscow, a dog, fell approximately 200 feet down a waterfall at Cascade Falls near Emerald Bay. Despite the harrowing fall, Moscow survived, prompting his owner to urgently seek help. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, which detailed the incident on Facebook, swiftly sprang into action to rescue the courageous dog and reunite him with his owner.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with El Dorado Animal Control and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, acted promptly to rescue Moscow. While the owner attempted to reach his dog, professional rescuers took charge due to safety concerns. Using a drone, the team located Moscow at the base of the falls, where an ice climber, fortuitously in the vicinity, was already aiding the stranded pup.
Moscow was discovered immobilized due to injuries sustained from the fall, but the rescue team efficiently and carefully lifted him using a specialized harnessed backpack designed for animal transport. Ensuring Moscow’s safety and comfort throughout the operation, they transported him to a waiting vehicle. Subsequently, authorities rushed Moscow to an emergency veterinary clinic for the necessary treatment for his injuries.
Kristien Van Vlasselaer, a member of Moscow’s family, expressed profound gratitude for the dedication and expertise of the rescue team. Van Vlasselaer thanked the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office for their exceptional efforts to reunite them with Moscow, emphasizing that they cherished the extended time with their “miracle pup.” Although Moscow sustained a few broken bones and lost some molars, he fortunately avoided the need for surgery.
The original story was first published on DogTime.