Full Breakdown
Pomeranian Rescued from Eagle Creek by Clackamas Fire Department
4/28/2026, 9:31:48 AM
Incident Overview
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, a Pomeranian became trapped on a large rock along Eagle Creek, positioned between a steep incline and the water. The dog was described as “stranded, soaked and stuck.” Neighbors who observed the animal called emergency services for assistance.
Operational Context
Eagle Creek’s steep incline and the adjacent water create swift-water conditions that can impede rescue efforts. The Clackamas Fire Department’s water-rescue team, equipped for such environments, employs rapid deployment crafts (RDCs)—inflatable rafts designed for swift-water rescues. The water flow can be strong, requiring specialized equipment.
Key Responders
The rescue was carried out by Clackamas Fire Department Station 19 in Damascus. Units WR319, E318, and BC301 responded, with WR319 operating the RDC that retrieved the dog. The department’s Facebook page provided the official account of the operation.
Chronology of the Rescue
- Afternoon, April 23: Neighbors spot the Pomeranian on the rock and contact fire services.
- Around 3 p.m.: Units WR319, E318, and BC301 arrive on scene and locate the dog.
- Immediately thereafter: WR319 deploys its RDC, reaches the rock, and brings the dog to safety.
- Following the rescue: Firefighters reunite the animal with its owners and pose for photographs.
Rescue Resources and Numbers
The operation involved three fire-engine units (WR319, E318, BC301) and a single rapid deployment craft. The crews located the dog quickly and used the RDC to bring the animal to safety.
Community Significance
The incident demonstrates the department’s ability to conduct swift-water rescues for animal emergencies. The owners’ gratitude and the firefighters’ photographs illustrate the role of local emergency services in responding to such incidents.
Official Communications
Clackamas Fire Department posted a summary on Facebook, describing the dog as stranded, soaked and stuck, and confirming that the water-rescue team from Station 19 was dispatched. The department highlighted the rapid deployment of the RDC and the successful reunification of the pet with its owners.
Eyewitness Accounts
Neighbors who first observed the dog reported the animal’s precarious position and promptly called for help. After the rescue, firefighters were photographed smiling with the Pomeranian, illustrating the collaborative effort between the public and emergency responders.
Verbatim Quotes
- “stranded, soaked and stuck” — Clackamas Fire Department, Facebook post
- “WR319, E318, and BC301 responded and quickly located the pup in distress. WR319 deployed their RDC and brought the dog to safety.” — Clackamas Fire Department, Facebook post
- “Thank you so much for helping my dog,” — Owner, comment on Facebook post
- “He got out of a fenced backyard, and I did not know it.” — Owner, comment on Facebook post
