Puppy who survived 80-foot fall near Sunset Cliffs recovering

Chihuahua mix suffered broken ribs, head trauma

Sunset Cliffs puppy recovering

A puppy fell 80 feet down a cliff face in the Sunset Cliffs area and survived. 
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Puppy fall survivor sleeping

According to lifeguards, the dog’s owner could not be located and may have left it behind.
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Posted: 01/15/2013
Last Updated: 128 days ago

SAN DIEGO - A puppy who was injured in an 80-foot fall near Sunset Cliffs was recovering Tuesday from broken ribs and head trauma.

Veterinarians at Animal Services said the 3-month-old Chihuahua mix was doing well and they are hoping he will make a full recovery.

Lifeguards believed someone was walking with the puppy and abandoned the animal right after it fell off the cliff.

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