Cave Explorers See Movement In 30-Foot Pit, Rescue Dog Who Was Trapped For Weeks
September 9, 2021
A group of cavers have rescued a dog that spent approximately two weeks trapped inside a cave.
Credit: Harrison County Animal Control
The cavers were exploring Dewey Hickman Nature Preserve in Harrison County, Indiana, when they saw movement in the pit.
They looked down and saw a thin black-and-white dog at the bottom of a 30-foot drop.
Credit: Harrison County Animal Control
The cavers rappelled down and were able to lift the dog out of the cave. The malnourished pup was then taken to Harrison County Animal Control, a shelter in Corydon.
"Based on his condition, we believe he may have been in the cave for up to two weeks," a spokesperson said. "He is very thin, and his collar is very loose, leading us to believe he had been in the cave long enough to drop a significant amount of weight."
The cavers reported there was an empty turtle shell at the bottom of the cave, which may have helped collect rainwater and kept him alive.
Credit: Harrison County Animal Control
On Tuesday, September 7, the dog was reunited with his owner.
Harrison County Animal Control captured video of the happy ending.
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