SAR Teams Rescued Man and Dog After Elko Embankment Fall

The Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue rescued a man and his dog after the man's truck fell into an embankment where he sustained minor injuries.

"When we assessed the scene, it was determined he’d fallen several hundred feet down the slope and was beyond our rope rescue capability,” said Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Chief Michael Hockley. Read more here

Great work to the volunteers for coming to the man and dog's rescue as we wish both of them a speedy recovery. Please be safe out there!

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