Incident:Poodle Incident in Buckeyes Canyon 2026-05-09

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Incident:Poodle Incident in Buckeyes Canyon 2026-05-09
Date 2026-05-09
Location Buckeyes Canyon
Severity Injury
Canyoneering-related
Yes
SAR involvement
Yes
Navigation problem
No
Swift water problem
No
Environmental problem
No
Communication problem
No
Planning problem
Yes
Skills problem
Yes
Body movement problem
No
Rigging problem
No
Rappel problem
Yes
Insufficient gear
No
Gear failure
No

Summary

A man descending the canyon had a rappelling mishap with a poodle attached to him.

Accounts

https://ksltv.com/local-news/man-dog-airlifted-after-30-feet-rappel-fall-in-buckeyes-canyon/907185/

https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/202952957/man-and-poodle-rescued-in-utah-after-rappelling-mishap