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New Jersey State Police Come To Rescue Of Man, Dog Stranded In Ravine

SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J. (CBS) -- New Jersey State Police came to the rescue of a stranded hiker and his dog, who were stuck in a ravine in Sussex County. The rescue was captured on body cam video.

The man called 911 to report that he had become trapped on a steep incline with his dog during a hike.

To keep from falling, he held onto a tree.

The troopers were able to hoist the man and his dog to safety after finding them.

Neither the man nor his dog were injured during the ordeal.

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