Using air pressure bags, ropes and water hoses, emergency services managed to carefully pry Zoe free. Video footage shows the puppy whining and struggling while she is stuck between the stones.
After a brief medical check, Zoe turned out to be muddy but otherwise unharmed. She was reunited with her owner and wagged her tail happily when she returned home.
The rescue received widespread attention on social media, where Cal Fire shared the incident as an example of collaboration and technical expertise. The incident highlights the importance of vigilance when walking in rocky terrain, especially with young animals.
Source: CBS News – ABC7 Chicago