Dog trapped in deep cave for three days with a bear

On October 13, a rope rescue team sprang into action to save a dog that had become stuck 40 feet down a narrow crevice in a cave. To their surprise, they encountered an unexpected challenge: a bear.

The Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department reported that the Sevier County Technical Rope Rescue Team was called upon to assist when a dog named Charlie tumbled into the narrow crevice, finding himself trapped deep within the cave. Charlie endured three days of confinement in these conditions.

A rescuer was initially lowered into the cave, but a hasty retreat became necessary when they discovered that Charlie was not alone in the cave; a 200-pound black bear was just a few feet away.

The rescuers exercised patience, waiting for the bear to leave the vicinity, before returning to retrieve Charlie and bring him to safety.

Despite his ordeal, Charlie was found to be dehydrated and hungry but miraculously escaped the situation without any injuries.

Video credit Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department