NEWS RELEASE
BOULDER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at approximately 5:15 p.m., the Boulder County Communications Center was notified of an injured dog on the Fern Canyon Trail.
An eight year-old german shepard mix from Golden, CO sustained paw injuries while hiking with his owner on the Fern Canyon Trail. Rocky Mountain Rescue Group provided a litter evacuation to the trailhead. The owner then transported the dog to veterinary care. The rescue lasted approximately two and a half hours.
Agencies assisting with this rescue included: Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks.
The attached picture of the injured dog and rescuers is courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group.
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