COOPER the working dog found himself in a precarious situation when he ran away from home during a thunderstorm on November 29.
The terrified bull mastiff cross thought he had found refuge at Mt Ngungun only to become stuck on a high ledge.
His owners eventually found him, but despite being able to hear and see him, he had managed to trap himself on a steep ledge with a 25-metre drop.
QFES remote rescue teams were called and the following day worked in slippery conditions to rescue Cooper.
“We were able to gain access to that dog, put him in a little harness and bring him down to ground safely,” Scott Daly from QFES said.
Cooper was shivering and dehydrated after the ordeal but received a big drink of water and was reunited with his relieved family.
If you need storm-related assistance, call the SES on 132 500.