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Firefighters rescue hunting dog from steep cliff in Cirò Superiore
A hunting dog was rescued from a steep rocky slope in Cirò Superiore, in southern Italy.
Firefighters from the Crotone provincial command carried out the rescue after the dog became stranded in an area with thick vegetation and sharp drops.
The slope had a drop of more than 100 metres, making it difficult to reach the animal.
Rescuers used specialist rope-rescue techniques, climbing equipment and anchors to descend the slope.
They secured the dog and brought it safely back down.
The dog was returned to its owner unharmed.
The operation shows how specialist rescue methods can help firefighters work in difficult terrain.
Firefighters from the Crotone provincial command rescued a hunting dog trapped on a steep rocky slope in the Cirò area.
The rescue took place on the afternoon of 27 October 2026, according to Gazzetta del Sud.
Dense vegetation and steep terrain made it difficult to reach the dog.
Rescuers used SAF techniques, mountaineering equipment, ropes and anchors to descend a drop of more than 100 metres.
The dog was brought safely back to its owner.
- Who
- Firefighters from the Crotone provincial command rescued a hunting dog.
- What
- They recovered the dog from a steep rocky slope and returned it to its owner.
- When
- The afternoon of 27 October 2026, according to Gazzetta del Sud.
- Where
- In the Cirò area; two reports specify Cirò Superiore.
- Why
- The dog was trapped on the slope. How it became trapped is not stated.
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- Rescue team
- Firefighters from the Crotone provincial command
- Date
- 27 October 2026
- Terrain drop
- More than 100 metres
- Rescue methods
- SAF techniques, mountaineering equipment, ropes and anchors
- Outcome
- Dog returned safely to its owner