LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A canine is protected after plunging almost 100 ft down a mine shaft in a distant a part of northwest Arizona, about 68 miles from the Las Vegas valley.
Round 1:30 p.m. Monday, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned a 39-year-old lady referred to as for assist after her 9-year-old heeler canine, Hailey, plunged into an open shaft close to the Van Deeman Mine. The lady was exploring a newly bought mining declare west of White Hills when the incident occurred.
(Mohave County Sheriff’s Workplace Search and Rescue)
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(Mohave County Sheriff’s Workplace Search and Rescue)
(Mohave County Sheriff’s Workplace Search and Rescue)
(Mohave County Sheriff’s Workplace Search and Rescue)
Hailey had fallen almost 100 ft however was nonetheless displaying indicators of motion.
The lady thought-about utilizing an outdated picket ladder to climb down however made the best name to attend for assist. Rescue groups arrived and used a twin-tension rope system to ship a workforce member down. Hailey was discovered alive, secured in a harness, and thoroughly lifted again to security together with the rescuer.
Each the canine and her proprietor have been unhurt.
Deputies are reminding the general public in regards to the risks of outdated mine shafts and strongly urge towards exploring them alone.
