Puppy survives fall from 80 foot cliff

3-month-old pup recovering from fall

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Posted: 01/16/2013
Last Updated: 127 days ago

SAN DIEGO - A puppy fell 80 feet off a cliff in California and survived.

Lifeguards rescued the 3-month-old Chihuahua-mix on Friday when it fell near Sunset Cliffs in San Diego. The puppy has broken ribs and suffered some head trauma.

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The lifeguards said they believe someone was walking the pup and abandoned the animal when it fell.

The puppy was taken to an animal hospital and is said to be doing well.

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