The U.S. Coast Guard managed to rescue a golden retriever named Leo by airlift on New Year’s Day after the canine plunged greater than 300 ft over a pointy cliff on the Ecola State Park in Oregon. This comes after he sadly toppled over a ledge onto the rocky shores of Cannon Beach. A GoFundMe fundraiser was set as much as assist the canine get better.
On X (previously Twitter), the American Coast Guard revealed they’d carried out a rescue operation for the golden retriever. They wrote on-line:
“The rescue swimmer was deployed and moved the dog into the hoisting basket. The helicopter landed in a parking lot at 4:15 pm to reunite the dog with its owners.”
The three-year-old pup confirmed no motion as his rescuer swam to the shore to convey him to security. Leo was ultimately greeted with a heat blanket and numerous embraces from relations and personnel.
Although the golden retriever was dropped at security, he sadly suffered from quite a few medical points, together with a collapsed lung, pulmonary contusions, a number of lacerations and bruises, and a damaged jaw and tooth.
GoFundMe raises over $24,000 to cowl the golden retriever’s medical bills
On January 3, 2024, a GoFundMe fundraiser titled ‘Help Fund Leo’s Emergency Vet Expenses’ was created for the canine homeowners.
It was revealed that the golden retriever was taken to Beaverton’s Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency after he had sustained a number of accidents and was in ache. After going by means of a number of checks, Leo was administered ache drugs and was additionally supplied with IV remedy. The GoFundMe added:
“Leo shall be seeing a canine dentist who will take away the damaged tooth and place a wire or plate by means of the three fractures in his jaw. We don’t but understand how lengthy it can take for his jaw to fix. Leo shall be staying a second evening within the hospital”
Speaking concerning the beloved canine, the fundraiser creator revealed that he beloved to go to the park, play fetch and play “Chuck-it.” They additionally mentioned:
“His party trick is to wait patiently with a ball on his nose until Mom or Dad says “okay!” He’s obtained the most effective disposition of any canine we’ve identified. Leo is huge brother to Remy and might’t wait to really feel higher so he can go on walks and play with Remy [the family’s second dog].”
The fundraiser revealed that each one the donations would immediately go into protecting Leo’s medical bills. At the time of writing this text, the fundraiser had reportedly surpassed its purpose by elevating $24,832.
Several netizens took to the GoFundMe web page to share their assist as properly. Just a few heartfelt messages learn:
According to The Post, dogs are required to be leashed always on the state park. Following the incident, the Cannon Beach Fire Rescue issued a warning about the identical.
