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Cheshire Firefighters Lead Successful 40-Foot Cliff Rescue
May 21, 2026 | NEW YORK
1RN News Team,

Photo by Courtesy of Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department

Photo by Courtesy of Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department.

Photo by Courtesy of Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department.
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CHESHIRE, NY - The Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department was called to the southern end of its district on May 2nd for a specialized rescue involving a dog and a person who were stranded about 40-feet down a cliff. According to officials, further help from the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department and the Canandaigua Volunteer Fire Department was needed due to the isolated location and challenging access. The dog and the person were both rescued unharmed. The New York State Police, the Naples Ambulance, and the Ontario County Sheriff's Office also offered support.