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Injured dog rescued after falling in gully

Samantha JaggerNorth East and Cumbria
News imageKendal MSRT A group of mountain rescue volunteers carry a man and his dog on a stretcher across long grass. The volunteers are wearing bright orange and red clothing and have large rucksacks and protective equipment. The dog has its paws laid on the man who is laid flat on his back on the stretcher.Kendal MSRT
Teams decided to carry both Ron and his uninjured owner on the stretcher to get them off the fell

A dog which was injured after it slipped into a grassy gully has been rescued from the fells.

Kendal Mountain Search and Rescue Team was called to Sledale Forest, between Lonsleddale and Staveley, by a man whose dog fell, injured its leg and was unable to walk on Wednesday.

The man had carried Ron some distance but was unable to travel further, so the volunteers were deployed.

After advice from the team's vet, the dog was treated at the scene and carried with his owner, who "was only to happy to lie on the stretcher" and provide reassurance as they were taken down the fell.

"We wish Ron a full recovery and plenty of treats," the team said.

News imageKendal MSRT Two mountain rescue volunteers sit with a dog on a stretcher across long grass. The volunteers are wearing bright orange and red clothing. The dog is sat upright and is being treated for its injury.Kendal MSRT
The dog was unable to walk after slipping into a grassy gully
News imageKendal MSRT A group of mountain rescue volunteers carry a man and his dog on a stretcher across long grass. The volunteers are wearing bright orange and red clothing and have large rucksacks and protective equipment. The dog has its paws laid on the man who is laid flat on his back on the stretcher.Kendal MSRT
The owner, who was not hurt, was "only too happy" to be carried off with his dog, Ron

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