Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
NCFPD rescues man from ravine in a heartwarming story
NCFPD first responders use a rope system to help guide Mr. Shackelford back up out of the ravine next to Hellers Bend. Village News/Brian Briggs photo
In a touching display, the North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) successfully rescued 83-year-old Kris Shackelford from a very steep ravine at Heller's Bend on Monday night, Aug. 26. The rescue mission unfolded after a call for help was made at 8:17 p.m. by Shackelford's wife, Kerwin Ziemer.
Shackelford had ventured down the ravine searching for his 4-year-old black Labrador, Winston. Winston was wearing a tracker, allowing Shackelford to find his dog. As darkness fell, Ziemer grew concerned for her husband's safety and dialed 9-1-1, hoping for a swift resolution to the worrying situat...
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