July 4, 2026 26-320 #24

Stranded Canine on the Parker Lake Trail

At 1749 hours the Team was called to assist a member of the recreating public whose canine companion was reportedly unable to continue to the Parker Lake trailhead. The owner reported that the dog, Willow, would not eat or drink and, at 68 pounds, was too large to be carried out.

Rescue base was established at the Parker Lake trailhead. Operations deployed a team of five up the trail with human medical equipment, canine-specific medical equipment, and a wheeled litter.

One of the Team’s SAR canine handlers took the lead in assessing the sick pup and determined that Willow was suffering from hyponatremia and swimmer’s tail. Glucose, an electrolyte broth mixture, and some light first aid for the swimmer’s tail perked Willow up enough that both dog and owner were able to make their way out under their own power.

Providing Willow with some electrolytes and glucose to get her back on the trail.

Willow feeling better and ready to resume her hike.

Willow, her owner, and the field team approaching the trailhead.

Willow is happy to arrive at the trialhead.

The team of five also utilized the litter to transport the canine owner’s heavy pack back to the trailhead The operation was terminated at 2040 hours

IC: Belcher Ops Leader: Beck Responders: Ackerman, Barker, Blackman, Bush, Zila

On-Scene Coordinator: Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue