A German Shepherd dog waiting at a rocky beach shore to be rescued by Coast Guard after falling from cliff. — (Photo credit: GdeBp / Getty Images)

Dog Rescued by Coast Guard After 300 Foot Fall From Cliff

June 16, 2023

A dog in Oregon, who fell 300 feet off a cliff in Ecola State Park, sustained minimal injuries after she was heroically rescued by members of the United States Coast Guard earlier this week. Dory, a German Shepherd, is safe and recovering at home with her owner.

How the dog fell from the cliff

Jenna was the Managing Editor of DogTime.com and CatTime.com from June 2023 through December 2024. She is the proud helicopter dog mom of her rescue pups Washington and Goldie Hawn. She grew up in rural North Carolina on a family farm, which is where her love of animals became apparent as she quite literally endeavored to save every abandoned fur baby within the farm's proximity. Jenna has worked as a book editor, ghostwriter, and speech writer for various political personalities across the country. She is passionate about animal rights, sustainable agriculture, equality, and climate change—even appearing on PBS NewsHour, as well as in NBC News, The Nation, The Advocate, Yahoo News, and Newsweek.