North Carolina resident Becky Rowe Smith recounted the rescue operations that needed to happen to save her Australian shepherd named Gracie. The dog went missing and got stuck in a mountain culvert. It was a terrifying ordeal and the dog needed all the help that it can get.
Rowe Smith had no idea how long her beloved four-legged buddy was stranded by the 25-foot-wide, 15-inch-wide culvert, according to WLOS. Yet, she is really grateful that firefighters used their life-saving jaws to release her dog. According to her, Gracie could have fled when they slept during the night or in the early hours of the morning.
The rescue of Gracie was made possible by the assistance of their other dog, Emmie. The delighted pet owner revealed how Emmie was coated from head to toe in muck, which led her to believe that she had been out with Gracie the entire time and was unwilling to leave her alone.
Smith contacted the authorities after realizing that Gracie was trapped between two large rocks that were directly above her and threatening to crush her. The rescue operation lasted around three hours. The operation was made possible by the assistance of numerous agencies, notably the Double Island Fire Department with its jaws of life.
Smith provided mission updates on Facebook and used the chance to thank everyone who assisted in the rescue of her cat. She acknowledged the Yancey County Sheriff’s Department, the Double Island Fire Department, and all those who prayed for Gracie in a letter.
While waiting for animal control, the fire crew came with their Jaws of Life, according to Smith. They carved a large enough passage through the rocks in order to extract her. She also revealed their concern about the chance that the shifting rocks above her may collapse and crush her. Nonetheless, she also expressed gratitude for Gracie’s safety.
Source: Becky Rowe