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Emergency crews save dog after fall

Washougal officers pulled 10-year-old Whisky off steep embankment on waterfront

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Washougal Police Sergeant Kyle Day (left) and Officer Chris Calcagno (right) use a tarp to rescue Whisky, a 10-year-old Leonberger, from a steep bank in Washougal Waterfront Park, on Feb. 15. Whisky's owner, Don James, of Washougal, said he was very grateful for the officers' help and empathy. (Contributed photo courtesy of Washougal Police Department)

A Washougal man is thankful several local police officers helped save his dog’s life.

Don James was walking his dogs, Whisky and Mickey, around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, in Washougal Waterfront Park. James said Whisky broke away, ran toward the bank and then slid down the bank.

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