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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ANIMAL RESCUE ON AMERICAN RIVER BLUFFS
January 6,2001
9500 Lake Natoma Dr, Fair Oaks Ca. A 90-pound Labrador Retriever named
"Smokey" fell down a steep cliff portion of the American River
Bluffs just after noon today. The owner searched for three hours finally
discovering that Smokey was trapped on a ledge 80 feet from the bottom of
the cliff.
Metro Firefighters responded to assist in the rescue just before
5:00pm. A rope system had to be set up to allow Firefighters the ability
to repel down to the trapped Labrador. Once the firefighters reached
Smokey, it took some convincing on the rescuers part to insure we were
there to help.
Smokey was placed in a harness and the Firefighters hauled him up the
cliff. The rescue took just over two hours. The dog's owners were grateful
to see that their Lab was unhurt and glad to be off the cliff.
Alarm Assignment
1 Engine
1 Ladder Truck
1 Rescue Company
2 Chief Officers
11 Firefighters
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