The Orange County Fire Authority was brought in at about 9 a.m. Friday to help the pup make it down.
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Crews were initially going to bring in a helicopter but turned it away for fear it might spook the dog.
They were eventually able to coax it along a safe path, where the dog found its way to the bottom.
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The dog was just fine and reunited with its owner.
Pacific Coast Highway was shut down in both directions during the rescue.