Watch the Coast Guard's daring beach rescue of an injured German Shepherd

Seth Carnell, USA TODAY
Updated ·1 min read
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A German shepherd is reported to be in good health after the US Coast Guard saved the dog in a dramatic rescue operation at Oregon's Ecola State Park.

The animal had tumbled a staggering 300 feet down a cliff and landed on an inaccessible beach, according to the Coast Guard. As the German shepherd desperately struggled to find higher ground, waves pounded against the rocky shore.

Watch the heart-stopping video below to see the Coast Guard's rescue.

A crew member was lowered from a helicopter, maneuvering skillfully to reach the stranded canine. After reuniting with its owner, the dog took an emergency trip to the vet and is doing fine.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: German Shepherd rescued by Coast Guard from a hard-to-reach beach