Injured Dog Airlifted From Arizona Canyon in Dramatic Helicopter Rescue

What began as a peaceful camping and hiking trip near Phoenix quickly turned into a harrowing ordeal when a beloved dog slipped and fell into a canyon, leaving him badly injured and unable to walk. Thanks to the swift response of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office aviation unit, the pup was airlifted to safety in a rescue that has since captured national attention.

The incident happened on October 8, when the dog’s owner and two friends were enjoying a hike in the Arizona wilderness. As they trekked through rugged terrain, the dog lost his footing and tumbled down a steep canyon. Stranded and unable to move, the injured pup was in desperate need of help. The group realized they could not carry him out themselves an

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