Compassionate Rescue Workers Retrieve Dog From the Bottom of a Mine
For Immediate Release:
January 12, 2012
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Dubois, Idaho -- When the Clark County Sheriff's Office was alerted that area resident Hubert Quade's dog, Chester, had fallen down an unmarked 50-foot mine shaft on January 6, it sprang into action. Workers used a tow truck and a boom to lower Chief Deputy Boyd Eddins down to the bottom of the mine, where he was able to retrieve Chester. The dog, who was bruised but otherwise unharmed, was reunited with his guardian. For their extraordinary efforts, the Clark County Sheriff's Office and Chief Deputy Eddins will receive PETA's Compassionate Action Award.
"The sheriff's office showed compassion and ingenuity in rescuing Chester," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "Clark County is very fortunate to have first responders who are ready to protect and serve not only human residents but also their beloved animal companions."
The Clark County Sheriff's Office will receive a framed certificate, a letter of appreciation, and a box of vegan chocolates from PETA.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.
