Overview

• Rippy, a 30-pound terrier mix, fell into a quarry in North Canaan, CT, prompting a multi-day rescue operation.
• Initial attempts to locate Rippy using drone thermal imaging were unsuccessful, highlighting the challenges of the terrain.
• Rescue teams, including firefighters and rope specialists, were ultimately drawn to the site by Rippy's persistent barking.
• Rippy was safely extracted from the quarry by a rope team after being trapped for three days.
• The incident underscores the dangers quarries pose to animals and the importance of community and technical response in rescue efforts.