Amazing rescue

[Snowflea]

Thought I'd pass on this story about Danelle Ballengee's (adventure racer extraordinaire & Colorado 14er female record holder) incredible rescue in Moab a couple of weeks ago:

http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20061222/NEWS/61222011&SearchID=73267154070231

What a great dog she has!!!



Here's hoping she makes a full recovery.

 

[Epic Shakedown]

I saw this on ESPN and could not believe that it did not get more attention. I am hoping it gets some more press. Made me even more inconsolable about not currently having a dog!

I lived in that area for a few years and have run/biked in that exact spot dozens of times. She has quite a resume of accomplishments and mishaps.

 

[keb]

Wow! Thanks Stinkyfeet, that is an amazing tale! And very well written! What a dog is right!

 

[--M.]

Hell of a story. A person like that deserves to live another day.

However...,

Between this and the two Oregon stories of late ("Nikko" Cooke and partners; James Kim), I'm reminded of the precariousness of life in the outback. Kim seems to have had little choice, but the rest of us go out there on purpose, and the safety equation seems to be very clear: few Mulligans, watch your step!

God bless Ballengee, and I hope her 'bag of experience' got a great big addition for the next time out the door. As Reagan said, "Trust, but verify."

Can you believe you saw Ronald Reagan quoted for back-country safety?

 

[Tuco]

This is the stuff movies are made of. Good to hear some good news on the outdoor front. Amazing dog.

 

[Maddy]

Positively incredible! Thanks for posting this.

 

[carole]

Excuse me while I go dry my eyes.

 

[Tom Rankin]

We'll have to remember to pack that Gel from now on!

 

[trailbiscuit]

This is why it sucks to be allergic to dogs.

 

[Woody]

Wow. An incredible story and an incredible dog!

 

[hillman1]

That is incredible.

 

[Maddy]

This is why it sucks to be allergic to dogs.

Trailbiscuit, there are some dogs that have "hair" not fur and are OK for people with allergies.

 

[beverly]

What a great story

....about a remarkable woman and an even more remarkable dog. Thanks for sharing.

and Soft-coated Wheatens are practically hypo-allergenic!

 

[trailbiscuit]

Trailbiscuit, there are some dogs that have "hair" not fur and are OK for people with allergies.

True, but our cat is still allergic to those. (Are we off topic yet? BTW, that is a great story.)

 

[BorealChickadee]

Anyone want to summarize the story? I don't have a log in or password for that site.

 

[Snowflea]

Hokay...

I'll commit the faux pas of copying & pasting the article:



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[bikehikeskifish]

Anyone want to summarize the story? I don't have a log in or password for that site.

Funky. I read it last night. Today it wants login information...

Tim

 

[Danielle]

Wow. Incredible story. Brought tears to my eyes. What a tough, lucky woman and a smart dog! I hope she has a good recovery.

 

[KMartman]

Wow thanks for bringing that article to my attention. It never ceases to amaze me how smart dogs really are.....without that pooch...she surely would've perished....

Amazing story indeed.!!!!

M

 

[Quietman]

I can read it fine. Try clearing your cookies and temp files.