Dog rescued, survived fall off 200-foot cliff

Gracie and another dog were playing on a trail and Gracie went over the side of the cliff.

KPTV reports that Simmons says they heard the dog rolling, heard her hit the ground and yelp — then nothing. They thought she was dead and after notifying authorities they began an impromptu memorial service. That's when another hiker came rushing up, saying the dog was alive.

The Oregon Humane Society's volunteer technical rescue team responded. One member was lowered down to Gracie and fitted her with a harness.

early Monday, then she was brought to safety.

The dog suffered only scratches and bruises.

in her fall off a steep trail near Punchbowl Falls.