Taken To Emergency Vet Clinic For Treatment

Deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office performed a helicopter hoist to rescue a dog that was badly injured after falling into a canyon near Battleship Rock, a prominent peak in the Superstition Mountains east of Phoenix, Arizona.

The Sheriff’s Office said they received a call from the owner of the dog reporting that his furry friend was so seriously injured he could no longer walk.

“He suffered injuries while out with his owner, and they called us to help get him out of the area so he could receive veterinary care,” the sheriff’s office said.

A rescue team with the Aviation Division of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office flew a helicopter to the area and found the dog surrounded by several people who stayed with him.

“He had been there for about two hours. He is a very loved pet and companion,” said the sheriff’s office.

A video on the Sheriff’s Office’s facebook page of the rescue shows the dog being strapped into a harness before being hoisted up to the helicopter.

Authorities said the dog was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic for treatment. Officials said, "Thanks to the crew’s compassion and care, the brave pup was reunited with his owner and taken to an emergency vet."

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