North Shore News Feb 05
Firefighters rescue dog from West Vancouver cliff ledge:
The dog was arguing with a sea lion when it slipped over a cliff edge in West Van's Lighthouse Park.
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Firefighters Save Dog from West Van Cliff EdgeA 2-year-old black lab was rescued from a 40-foot cliff ledge in Lighthouse Park after slipping during a sea lion encounter.
- Gus, a black lab, slipped off a 40-foot cliff in West Vancouver while barking at a nearby sea lion.
- The dog landed on a ledge 20 feet below, where family members initially tried to calm him down.
- Firefighters arrived within 10 minutes and used a rope rescue system anchored to trees to safely retrieve the dog.
- The rescue concluded around 5:30 p.m., with officials advising against untrained attempts and recommending leashes near cliffs.
Dogs are better swimmers than we are and better climbers.— Assistant Chief Jeremy Calder on the abilities of dogs and the safety of pets near cliff edges.
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