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They were too scared to move

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The video combines the inherent appeal of a dramatic animal rescue with the unexpected element of a climber rappelling down a cliff with two small dogs. The emotional arc from discovery to rescue, coupled with the visual spectacle, creates a compelling narrative.

Summary

A climber on a trip in Colorado heard yipping sounds and discovered two Chihuahuas stuck on a steep cliff. After carefully descending and coaxing them, the climber was able to rescue the dogs by rappelling down with them.

Structure

1Discovering the dogs' cries
2Locating the stranded Chihuahuas
3Rescuing the dogs from the cliff
4Rappelling down with the dogs
5Reaching safety and giving treats
6Abandoning climbing plans for the dogs

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They were too scared to move We were on a climbing trip out in Colorado, and all day long we kept hearing these, like, little "yip, yip, yip". That's when we realized we should look up. Hey, pups! I get to the bottom of this really slippery, steep rock, and sure enough, there are two little Chihuahuas. They are very cliffed out, very stuck. I was like: "It just wasn't going to work." Okay, I've got my rope. They're on top of, like a I don't know, 60 foot cliff. Hi, buddy I start talking to them super gently, moving very slowly. They're licking me. It's almost as if they know that I'm there to help them. It's okay. It's okay. I was really relieved when I could actually hold them. You are so skinny. Oh, my god. Yeah, I have treats for you. Once Brody got down to the base of the cliff, we realized that we were abandoning all of our climbing plans for the day. I turn over and I see Meatball is just in the biggest smile on her face. Are you guys good babies?