Dog rescue Guiscliffe
18th Aug 2024
Attendees: 11
Duration : 2hrs 30min
Total Attendance Time : 27hr 30 mins
Whilst the team were finishing the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service open day at Harrogate Fire station the crews there made us aware that our assistance would be required for a dog who had fallen down an open hole at the top of Guisecliffe near Pateley Bridge. The team quickly packed their kit and made their way to the scene to meet with the NYFRS crew and other UWFRA team members who had brought our animal rescue kit from Grassington. Bailey, a 10-year-old intrepid labradoodle had been walking off his lead and was busy exploring the undergrowth when he discovered an exciting looking 5 metre deep and steep sided opening in the ground and, having reached the bottom, Bailey was unable to make his way back to safety. Bailey's owners made the wise decision to seek assistance given they may also have become stuck. On arrival, the fire service team handed over to the team and one of our team members was lowered into the opening. Fortunately Bailey was none the worse for wear for his antics and after being fed some dog treats and some water to rehydrate he was placed in a dog rescue bag and extracted to safety where he was reacquainted with his owners.