German Shepherd rescued after getting stuck on side of cliff in Big Tujunga Canyon

MONTROSE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A family has been reunited with their dog after it got stuck on the side of a cliff in Big Tujunga Canyon this week.

According to a tweet posted by the Montrose Search and Rescue Team, a man was out hiking with his dog on Tuesday near the Delta Flats close to Montrose. The dog ended up getting stuck down a cliff overnight.

Rescue crews were able to get to the dog - a German Shepherd - and was later reunited with his owner. Photos of the dramatic rescue were posted on Twitter Wednesday.

The dog and his owner were not injured and are doing OK.

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