Dog survives fall down 270-foot well
A dog in Idaho fell down a 270-foot deep well, spent 24 hours at the bottom of it, and survived.
Jordan, a 10-year-old English pointer, suffered a broken back and a bruised heart, and veterinarians said it’s it’s almost inconceivable that she’s still alive, KIVI reported. (Click the photo above for the video report.)
After lowering a video camera down the well to determine the dog was still alive, rescuers hauled her up. She spent five hours in surgery. Veterinarians say there is a 50 percent chance she will regain use of back legs.
Either way, her owner is happy to have her back. “She has this will to live, I think, that’s unbelievable,” she said.
Posted by jwoestendiek October 24th, 2009 under Muttsblog, videos.
Tags: broken back, dog, english pointer, fall, idaho, jordan, miracle, surgery, survived, survives, veterinary, video, well
Comments
Comment from price
Time December 22, 2011 at 2:50 pm
so glad she lived, my dog fell in a well last tuesday, she didnt come home and I looked for her every day, on Saturday my husband found her in the well on some adjoining property in the woods behind our house. I wonder if she died immediately or if she suffered. she was a wonderful dog, a chow and lab mix, her name was Honey, I miss her so much…
Comment from Dr.Marie
Time October 29, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Wow, I really hope Jordan makes a full recovery! Even if she is unable to use all of her legs she can still live a full life. There is more information on dogs living with paralysis at http://www.paralyzed-dogs.com.