Bernalillo County Deputies Carry Exhausted Dog Down Mountain
Deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office in New Mexico rescued a 120- to 130-pound dog named Atlas, who was too exhausted to complete a hike. The deputies carried the large dog down the mountain, a process that took five…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 24, 2026 — Deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office in New Mexico recently undertook an unusual rescue mission, assisting a large dog that became too exhausted to finish a hike. The animal, identified as Atlas, weighs between 120 and 130 pounds.
According to the sheriff’s office, Atlas was unable to continue on a trail and required assistance to descend the mountain. A team of deputies responded to the situation and physically carried the considerable weight of the dog down the trail.
The process of carrying Atlas down the mountain was an extensive effort. The return trip covered a distance of four miles and took approximately five hours to complete. Details regarding the specific trail or the circumstances leading to Atlas’s exhaustion were not provided.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office did not disclose the names of the deputies involved in the rescue or the owner of the dog, if present. The outcome of the rescue was successful, with Atlas being brought safely down from the mountain.
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