Crews rescue injured Great Dane from Arizona canyon
(Gila County Sheriff's Office)
PAYSON, Ariz. - Emergency responders came to the rescue Sunday after a Great Dane became injured during a hike in the Tonto National Forest.
(Gila County Sheriff's Office)
A group of hikers were struggling to get their injured pup out of the canyon. The 90-pound dog hurt the pads on its paws, which made finishing the hike "almost impossible," according to the sheriff's office.
(Gila County Sheriff's Office)
A sergeant with the Gila County Sheriff's Office and members of Tonto Rim Search and Rescue were able to successfully carry the dog to safety.
(Gila County Sheriff's Office)
At one point, Sgt. Binney of the Gila County Sheriff's Office even hoisted the dog over his shoulders.
The dog is now on the road to recovery.