Labrador falls in Alten quarry
Ratingen (ots). On Wednesday, September 11th, the Ratingen fire brigade was alerted to the local recreation area “Blauer See” by the Mettmann district control center at 6.15 p.m. by the Mettmann district control center. A young Labrador had crashed down a steep embankment when playing in the forest near the old, disused limestone break.
The first -time forces arrived explored the situation and initially tried to reach the affected area on foot. However, the local circumstances significantly made this considerably difficult, and access was severely hindered by dense plant growth and rough terrain. The dog could be spotted on site below a steep rocky onset. The animal was on a narrow plateau above the quarry filled with water. Fortunately, the owner was able to calm her dog from a distance, because a rescue was not possible for humans and animals directly due to the steep rock walls and the risk of falling.
After all, an alternative access option was out of the water. The random operator of a nearby boat rental provided the fire brigade with a pedal boat. Over this path, emergency services were able to get to the affected bank, secure the dog and finally take it safely on board. After the successful rescue, the animal was handed over to its overjoyed owner. Anyone who was more happy about the reunion, dog or owner in the end, could hardly be said. The Labrador was then brought to the veterinary control by the owner. The management service of the Ratingen fire brigade, the professional fire brigade of both guards and units of the volunteer fire brigade with a rescue vehicle and a fire truck were used.
Thanks to the committed and professional commitment of volunteer and professional fire brigade Ratingen, this animal emergency ended again lightly.