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Drone Saves Dog After Cliff Fall Rescue

2/3/2026

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Oakley, a 16-year-old dog in Giles County, Virginia, was rescued after slipping on ice and falling off a cliff.
Animal control officers Bill Ahern and Jacob Taylor led the rescue.
Because it was unsafe to search on foot, responders called for a drone and a Virginia Department of Transportation road grader.
The drone located Oakley’s paw prints and guided rescuers to him.
Meg Nettles expressed gratitude after Oakley was found unharmed.

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Story summary

Oakley, a 16-year-old dog in Giles County, Virginia, was rescued after slipping on ice and falling off a cliff.
Animal control officers Bill Ahern and Jacob Taylor led the rescue.
Because it was unsafe to search on foot, responders called for a drone and a Virginia Department of Transportation road grader.
The drone located Oakley’s paw prints and guided rescuers to him.
Meg Nettles expressed gratitude after Oakley was found unharmed.