It took four hours to rescue one “sweet deaf” dog from a terrifying 30-metre fall into a California ravine Monday afternoon.
The San Diego Humane Society’s Emergency Response Team jumped into action after the owner called asking for help. Their 8-year-old Australian shepherd named Hobo tumbled into a ravine near their home in the Sorrento Valley.
The society said the dog enduring a “frightening fall” down a hill into thick brush where a fence was being built.
“Members of our Technical Response Unit rushed to the scene and set up safety lines to rappel down the steep terrain,” the group said.
It took five people to cut the frightened dog free from where it was tangled in thick brush.
Then, a rope was tossed to haul the pup back up to safety.
#SorrentoValleyDogRescue (2/4) Their dog 8 year-old Australian Shepherd named Hobo, had slipped into the ravine with thick brush near their property in the 9700-block of Genesee Ave., right as they were in the process of having a fence installed. pic.twitter.com/kAsa5tDU4P
— San Diego Humane Society (@sdhumane) August 30, 2022
“It took 4 hours and 5 team members to cut the dog free from the brush, secure him and climb back up,” the humane society tweeted.
The entire ordeal and reunion was caught on camera.
“You did it. You really did it. Oh my God, you both did it,” Hobo’s owner said while patting both the dog and then the rescuer’s belly.
Thanks to our Emergency Response Team, a sweet deaf dog is safe at home after a frightening fall on Mon. afternoon. Hobo, an 8yo Australian shepherd, slipped into a ravine near his owner's property in Sorrento Valley, falling 100ft down a steep hill while a fence was being built. pic.twitter.com/Oon7Jbh1UZ
— San Diego Humane Society (@sdhumane) August 30, 2022
The dog seemed confused, but otherwise fine after getting back on safe terrain.
“We’re so relieved that Hobo is back safe with his family!” the society added.
Members of our Technical Response Unit rushed to the scene and set up safety lines to rappel down the steep terrain. It took 4 hours and 5 team members to cut the dog free from the brush, secure him and climb back up. We're so relieved that Hobo is back safe with his family! pic.twitter.com/JdRDkLyXgu
— San Diego Humane Society (@sdhumane) August 30, 2022
Proving once again, it really does take a village.
#SorrentoValleyDogRescue (4/4) The entire rescue took about four hours. We are so glad that Hobo is back safe with his owners! pic.twitter.com/i5oaa5fvtF
— San Diego Humane Society (@sdhumane) August 30, 2022
The Emergency Response Team is made up of staff and volunteers.
But people are simply calling them heroes.
We're just glad this certified good boy is safe at home ❤
— San Diego Humane Society (@sdhumane) August 31, 2022
