Dog that chased squirrel rescued from crevice 50-feet down cliff by firefighters

Firefighters rescued a dog who'd become stuck in a California cliff crevice while chasing a squirrel. Smokey the dog was being walked along the top of the Santa Monica Bluffs on Monday afternoon when he spotted the critter.



80-pound Smokey charged off to chase the animal into some bushes. But he then fell 50-feet down a gap in the rocks and became trapped.





Fire crews were called and traffic was stopped on the Pacific Coast Highway below so they could carry out the risky rescue attempt. Two firefighters were hoisted up on a ladder.


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They then spent 30 minutes coaxing the petrified pup out from his hiding hole. The pooch was then safely reunited with his relieved owners on the ground.