A daring rescue at Fort Funston brought relief as San Francisco Fire Department cliff rescue units saved a trapped Husky on Sunday morning. The dog was precarious, perched 15 feet down a steep cliffside. According to San Francisco Fire Department Media, the rope rescue began shortly after the report of the stranded canine was received. "The Husky has been rescued and reunited with their human", the department later updated, marking a happy ending to the potentially dangerous incident.
Cliff Rescue units are on scene at Fort Funston for a report of a dog, a Husky, 15 feet down a steep section of the cliffs, and are beginning a rope rescue.#yourSFFD reminds our canine friends to stay on the trails and leashed to their humans whenever possible. pic.twitter.com/OEOAb9DJiM
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) July 7, 2024
Fire crews acted with the precision and care normally reserved for human victims, utilizing their ropes safety team and a backup squad to reach the Husky. In an interview with NBC Bay Area, Capt. Justin Schorr detailed the rescue, indicating that the operation was as meticulously executed as if human life were at stake. While discussing the event with the media, amidst flaring winds pushing against the brave rescuers, Schorr reminded the public, "There are a lot of interesting things in the bushes to chase, but it's not a good idea to go off-trail."
A spokesperson for the department emphasized the importance of keeping dogs leashed and adhering to marked trails.
