Colorado Climbers Hear Coyotes Yipping From A Cliff, Then Spot Something They Can’t Explain
A couple on a remote climbing trip in Colorado thought they were hearing wild coyotes, until they looked up and saw two tiny dogs stranded on a treacherous cliff.
An Unexpected Soundtrack
Out on a remote climbing trip in Colorado, a couple found themselves completely immersed in the quiet of nature.
They hadn’t seen a single other person for two days as they navigated the rugged terrain.
But the peaceful silence of the wilderness was soon broken by a strange, persistent sound that would change their entire day.
Not Your Average Coyotes
All day long, the climbers kept hearing a faint yipping noise echoing closer to the cliffs.
At first, they brushed the noises off as just another part of the local wildlife.
They assumed there was a den of little coyotes nearby, entirely unaware of what was actually waiting above them.
A Flash of Red
As they hiked further up the hill, the yipping continued to ring out.
That was when they finally decided to look up toward the towering rocks above them.
What they saw stopped them in their tracks, prompting the husband to say, “That coyote’s wearing a red harness.”
Stranded in the Sky
Up on top of an overhanging cliff, two small dogs were completely trapped.
The terrain was terrifyingly steep, and there was no easy way to reach the stranded animals.
It looked almost as if the poor dogs had been dropped there by a helicopter, with absolutely no way down.
Brody’s Brave Climb
Knowing the dogs were helpless, the husband, Brody, bravely decided to step in.
He put on his climbing gear and began navigating the scary, slippery rock face.
He even had to leave some gear behind and retrieve his rope just to make the treacherous ascent safely.
Two Tiny Survivors
When Brody finally reached the top of the climb, he still couldn’t see the dogs at first.
After maneuvering to the bottom of a steep rock face, he finally laid eyes on the stranded pups.
Sure enough, waiting for him on the edge of the cliff were two tiny, terrified Chihuahuas.
A Gentle Greeting
The little dogs were incredibly skinny and very, very weak.
Brody started talking to them super gently, moving as slowly as possible so he wouldn’t spook them.
To his relief, the dogs began licking him, almost as if they knew he was there to save them.
The Rappel to Safety
Brody offered the starving dogs some treats and carefully secured them for the journey down.
Within a minute, he had one dog attached to each leg and began rappelling down the overhanging cliff.
There was a tense moment when his feet left the wall, but the little dogs were perfectly brave the whole way down.
Abandoning Plans for Pups
Once Brody and the dogs safely reached the base of the cliff, the couple’s priorities instantly shifted.
They happily abandoned all their climbing plans for the day without a second thought.
It was time to get these brave little survivors into a warm car and off to the nearest shelter.
From Coyotes to Couch Potatoes
On the ride to safety, one of the dogs, named Meatball, wore the biggest smile on her face.
A few weeks later, the rescue shared a wonderful update: both Meatball and her friend Parmesan had been officially adopted.
The two tiny pups had fully transitioned from stranded “coyotes” into perfectly loved little pets.
