Every dog parent knows pups can be full of surprises. One minute they’re strolling calmly at your side, and the next, they’ve dashed off after a squirrel or whatever else grabs their attention.

That curiosity can quickly land them in trouble before they even realize it.

This is exactly what happened to Smudge, a pup who found himself stuck in a place no one anticipated: a steep cliffside that left rescuers puzzled about how to get him back.

A Trail Walk Turns Into Trouble

Smudge and his owner were enjoying what seemed like a normal stroll along a trail near the Botanical Gardens in St. Helens, Oregon. Everything felt routine, until suddenly it wasn’t.

In an instant, Smudge lost his footing and slipped off the trail, landing on a steep slope where his owner couldn’t get to him.

Panic

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