LONDON (AP) – St. Bernard is known for helping rescue distressed travelers in the mountains, but things changed on Sunday in northern England.
Sixteen volunteers from the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team took turns taking Daisy, a 121-pound (55-kilogram) St Bernard, from England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike. The mountain rescue team spent nearly five hours rescuing Daisy, who had collapsed on Friday night while descending the mountain with her owners.
Rescuers said Daisy showed signs of pain in her hind legs and refused to move. After consulting with a vet’s office, they administered some pain relief and adjusted their stretcher, which is designed for humans, to make it more dog-friendly. They also packed some goodies to help her calm down.
“By having team members with their own pampered dogs at home, and also our beloved search dog Jess, we recognize the anguish that both an animal and its owners can feel,” the team said.
They said that Daisy was recovering from her terrible experience.
Scafell Pike, 978 meters (3,209 feet) above sea level, is located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria.
The Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team relies on donations to fund its mountain security efforts.
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