DOG'S BEST FRIEND

Grateful dog kisses rescuers as it is rescued from side of San Francisco cliff

 

By Anna Wright 

 

Daily Mail

Oct 30, 2025

 

 

 

The brown and white pup slipped on grassy terrain and fell over the cliff, but miraculously landed on a narrow cliff below 

 

A four-legged friend was heroically rescued after he fell 40ft and landed on an oceanside ledge.

Stunning video captured the moment fearless San Francisco firefighters saved a distressed pup from near disaster.

The dog - whose name and breed is unknown - was playing with another pooch on Tuesday at Fort Funston coastal park.

The brown and white pup slipped on grassy terrain and stumbled over the cliff, but miraculously landed on a narrow ledge below.

A San Francisco police drone operator was able to capture an aerial view of the dog's location and relay it to the rescue team.

After safely locating the canine, the tense video showed the firefighter heroically rappelling down the seaside cliff.

The courageous rescuer harnessed the 40-pound dog and used a 'high angle rigging system' to safely return back to flat land. 

 

A San Francisco firefighter saved the distressed pup from an almost detrimental disaster

 

Both the brave firefighter and hound were in good spirits, as officials noted the dog was 'conscious, alert, and able to walk on its own after being brought to safety.'

'He was happy. He knew he got rescued,' Rescue Captain Samuel Menchaca of the San Francisco Fire Department said.

'He was wagging his tail. He was giving everyone kisses,' he added.

This is not the first furry friend Mechanca has rescued from this coastal park, the seasoned firefighter has saved loads of people from disastrous falls before.

'Firefighters unfortunately have to rescue people a lot in this area', he said. 'They train for it, and will always be there, but they don't want people to get hurt'

Menchaca urged people to be aware when taking in the scenic views of the area, adding what may seem like a little hill could be a steep significant drop.

He warned visitors to stay on marked paths, keep their dogs on leashes and their small children close.

'One of the best ways to not get hurt on these cliffs and our beautiful seaside parts of San Francisco is to stay on the marked paths,' he said. 

 

This is not the first furry friend Mechanca has rescued from this coastal park

The courageous rescuer harnessed the 40-pound dog and used a 'high angle rigging system' to safely return back to flat land

A San Francisco police drone operator was able to capture an aerial view of the dog's location so the firefighters could safely rescue him

Both the brave firefighter and dog were in good spirits after the nearly tragic fall, the rescued dog was wagging it's tail and giving everyone kisses

The courageous San Francisco Fire Department team that rescued the four-legged friend

 

The 200ft tall bluffs on the western edge of San Francisco make Fort Funston the premier hand-gliding location, according to its website.

The spot is also known for its accessible hiking, horseback riding, and dog walking trails.

The park's website warns visitors 'that if your pet gets stuck on the bluffs, do not go after it, the risk of falling is greater for you than your pet.'