United States - February 22, 2025 Pigeon Cliffs, California – A helpless dog teetering on a deadly ledge sparked a frantic 9-1-1 call on February 22, 2025, at 3:39 PM, sending emergency crews racing to Pigeon Cliffs on HWY 36. Susan River Fire Protection District and CalFire rushed to the scene, desperate to see if a rescue was possible for the pooch perched 20 feet below the cliff’s edge. Susan River rolled in with two chief officers, while CalFire brought two engines, only to discover their gear couldn’t crack this cliffside conundrum. A desperate plea went out to Susanville City Fire Department to save the stranded mutt. Quick as a flash, Susanville City roared up with one engine, one squad, and a duty officer, ready to take on the challenge. After eyeballing the perilous drop, they hatched a gutsy plan: a firefighter would be lowered down to nab the dog and whisk it to safety. Teaming up with CalFire, Susanville City rigged a rope system, and a brave firefighter dangled over the edge, inching toward the frightened canine. Once there, he scooped the dog into a rescue device, and the pair were lowered to the bottom of Pigeon Cliffs. The Lassen County Sheriff’s Department jumped in, securing afterhours help from Lassen Veterinary Hospital, where the lucky pup was whisked for a check-up. Vets gave the all-clear—no injuries—and the dog was carted off to Lassen County Animal Shelter. Susanville City Fire Department tipped their helmets to Susan River, CalFire, and the Sheriff’s Department for their top-notch teamwork in this cliffhanger rescue.