Daredevil Dog Drops 200 Ft. Gets Only a Bruise

January 30, 2001 Dorset, UK

They now call him "the Miracle Dog"—with good reason.  Bruiser, a 15-year-old terrier from Battersea, South London, survived a 200-foot tumble over the cliff near Lulworth Cove, emerging with only some minor cuts and bumps to show for it.

Owner Patrick Hendrick explains: "We were walking our dogs on the cliff when we decided to look over the edge.  When I saw it was a sheer drop I went to put Bruiser’s lead on because he’s so inquisitive.  But as I went towards him he decided to take a closer look and disappeared over the edge.

"After bouncing off a ledge he fell on to pebbles below.  Mark [Goodman] dashed down the cliff and I followed, even though I thought he'd be already dead.  I was amazed when I saw Mark carrying Bruiser wrapped up in his jacket."

Mr. Hendrick added, "It's unbelievable. I honestly thought he was a goner."

Horrified witnesses were also stunned to see the dog alive and well.  Bruiser was taken to see a local vet who found nothing more than a few bruises and a cut on one paw.

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