Exhausted, Injured Dog Finally Rescued on England's Highest Mountain

Reports showed that it was not easy for rescuers to finally rescue an exhausted dog that showed weakness while on England's highest mountain, which took the rescue operations about four hours.

The dog owners immediately called for assistance after the dog refused to move while climbing England's highest mountain.

Authorities responded to the call with a 13-member rescue operation.

Dog rescue operations

Scafell Pike. An exhausted and injured dog was finally rescued after showing signs of weakness while on England's Highest Mountain. The rescue operations took about four hours, reports showed.

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Scafell Pike. An exhausted and injured dog was finally rescued after showing signs of weakness while on England's Highest Mountain. The rescue operations took about four hours, reports showed.

Based on the CNN, AccuWeather, and The Guardian reports, the 13-man rescue team climbed to rescue the exhausted and injured dog. Reports said that the pooch was about 73-pound (33 kilograms).

The report added that the dog showed signs of refusing to move from its location on the Scafell Pike near the Lake District National Park in England.

The rescue operations took about four hours, according to reports.

When the rescuers came to save the dog, they put the 73-pound dog on a stretcher. Meanwhile, the Guardian report said that the dog was calm and cool as the rescuers climbed him down from the mountain.

Based on the Kwesick Mountain Rescue Team Facebook page, many Facebook users thanked the rescue teams for their immediate response to the call.

In July 2022, CNN also reported that a St. Bernard dog was rescued on England's highest mountain. Although St. Bernard's dogs are known for cold temperatures and rescue operations, they collapsed as they climbed down on the mountain.

Reports showed that the St. Bernard dog was named Daisy, weighing about 121 pounds, as rescuers rescued the dog from the Scafell Pike. About 16 rescuers responded to the call.

Furthermore, the dog's owners helped to keep the dog hydrated while they waited for the rescuers to come in.

The report said that the rescue operations took about five hours.

Hiking preparations to keep in mind

Hikers can bring pets while climbing on mountains, especially England's highest mountain. It is best for hikers or anyone with plans to prepare and plan ahead.

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Understand the environment

It is best to understand the mountain environment before climbing. It is best that hikers should also check the weather temperatures and forecasts.

Before planning to hike, it is advisable to save for the emergency details that you can call if there could be emergencies.

Hiking backpack

Hikers should bring a hiking backpack that is comfortable for them to carry. The backpack should include the following:

Adequate water supply for hikers and if you have pets
Food supplies and first aid kits
Navigation tools
Appropriate clothing with a jacket and boots
Extra clothing and sun protection
Water bottles
Battery-powered radio
Battery-powered flashlight
Extra mobile phone or power bank
A map
Multi-tool knife

Inform your family members about hiking plans

Hikers should also inform their friends and family members about their hiking plans. It is best when there could be accidents or emergencies. They could contact rescuers or authorities.