A man and his dog were rescued from a steep ledge on March 5, 2023, near the Calama River in Cowlitz County, Washington, deputies said.
Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office
A dog wandered away in a Washington ravine and got trapped on a ledge with a 150-foot drop, authorities said.
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Then when the dog owner tried to save the animal, he also got stuck.
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Rescuers responded at 12:52 p.m. Sunday, March 5, to the Kalama River near Fallert Road, the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Once they reached the area, they could hear Nathan J. Mueller, 44, of Vancouver yelling, deputies said in a March 6 Facebook post.
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“He was located in a heavily timbered, deep ravine above the fast-moving Kalama River,” deputies said.
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The ledge he was on had a drop-off of about 100 to 150 feet, deputies said, and the steep and muddy terrain was difficult for rescuers.
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But they worked quickly to save Mueller and his dog in the cold weather because there was a risk of hypothermia or falling, deputies said.
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Rescuers rappelled to the man and his “uncooperative” dog and brought them back to safety, the release said.
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Kalama River near Fallert Road is about 40 miles north of Vancouver.
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