Devoted dog owners do everything possible to keep their pups safe, but sometimes a curious spirit leads to danger.

That’s what happened to Rilee, who wandered into an old mine shaft on her family’s property in Placerville, California. In moments, she tumbled down a vertical borehole.

Her mom, Kimberlee Adams Norwood Mickelson, reacted instantly. Despite the shock, she quickly called for help.

A Tense Operation To Save Rilee

The El Dorado County Fire Protection District rushed into action after receiving Mickelson’s urgent call.

When they arrived, they learned Rilee had slipped 60 feet down after roaming about 200 yards into the abandoned shaft.

“Our firefighters have responded to dogs that have fallen down into open mine shafts before, but nothing this extensive or serious,” El Do

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