Another adventure today. We started out with a fun, but a little tiring, hike up to Devil's Head Fire Lookout. The hike, and marathon stair climb, was delightful. We were very sad to hear that someone had lost one of their two dogs on the trail somewhere. Even sadder to later see that dog stranded on a ledge, on the cliff about 50 feet down from the fire lookout. I took this picture, which shows the dog at the bottom, before we knew he was there. We were excited to know where he was, but he looked pretty well trapped by the fall risk. Luckily, I got cell coverage back, just when we spotted him. We were trying everything to get word to the owner, and to get the right people involved, to rescue the dog off the cliff. The ranger station referred us to Douglas County, who forwarded us to Douglas County Open Space, who forwarded us to Douglas County animal control. I think the county person got some rope climbing people involved. I also think they had finally got in touch with the owner, so the last I heard was encouraging news.
Update 8/23, 10:15pm: Great news! Jackie, from Douglas County open space, called tonight to tell me that Ranger, the lost dog, has been rescued and returned to his owners! She gave me credit for notifying the right people soon enough, for it to come together today, so that Ranger wasn't stranded on the cliff overnight. Apparently there was also a "National Geographic Wild" crew involved. They filmed the event, and it may air this Fall. I am so happy it turned out so well.
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