In Arkansas (United States), a dog found herself in bad shape after escaping from her masters' house and was finally located and saved by several emergency services who mobilized, reported KARK 4 News.
Red is the female dog of Phyllis Hawkinswho lives in a cabin in the heart of P State Parklittle Jean. On Saturday September 5, the latter was watching an American football match at home with family members and friends, when she realized the animal was missing.
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“ I went out 2 or 3 times to check that she was okay, inside and out, and that she wasn't too hot. Well, it turned out that a gate latch probably wasn't closed properly. », she tells KARK 4 News.
She and her loved ones immediately went out to try to find the dog. They eventually heard the barking of Redwho was trapped at the foot of a sort of cliff. “ It was probably about 45 meters below, on a steep slope », specifies its owner.
“Relieved and grateful”
She immediately called emergency services, and several teams went to the scene, including the firefighters. Little John (Petit Jean Fire Department) and state park rangers.
Speakers who “ did not hesitate for a second to go down to get the dog “, said Phyllis Hawkins. They were eventually able to reach Red's location and safely raise her back to her human.
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The dog only suffered a scrape on her elbow and fatigue despite the fall. “ I was just relieved. I was mostly relieved and grateful », confides its owner.
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Woopets advice: what precautions should you take when living with your dog in the heart of nature?
As Redwho lives with his owner in a chalet in the heart of a natural park, some dogs live in the great outdoors on a daily basis. This framework offers more freedom, but also increases the risks of running away and accidents; Cliffs, ravines, streams, roads or wildlife may be nearby. A fence adapted to the terrain and systematically checked gates help limit unforeseen escapades.
When going out, it is better to keep your dog on a leash or tether near dangerous areas, even if he has learned the recall well. In an unfamiliar environment, a smell, an animal or a noise can indeed be enough to cause a sudden run.
Furthermore, up-to-date identification remains essential. In the event of a runaway, it increases the chances that the dog will be quickly returned to its family.
Finally, for a dog with a tendency to run away, a GPS tracker attached to the collar can also provide additional security to quickly locate it if it were to wander away.