DC Fire and Rescue units rescued a man and his dog stuck on a steep and icy incline early this afternoon.
They were stuck at the 4200 Block of Balgden Ave NW for over two hours.
The victim and dog were reached safety. The victim will be evaluated for hypothermia.
1 rescuer has been lowered to victim and will secure him and his dog for removal. pic.twitter.com/f3vovo01Fy
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 15, 2017
Dog has been removed. Rescuer preparing victim for removal. pic.twitter.com/Y1yhkbOkFi
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 15, 2017
Victim has reached safety. We will assist out of woods & evaluate for hypothermia. Was stuck on incline over 2 hours. pic.twitter.com/eIHgM9Gtmf
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 15, 2017
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