 The first thing he did was offer the stranded pup a slice of salami. She snatched it right up. Rochette, a wilderness first responder and former EMT, assessed the dog's condition. She was not able to stand, couldn't walk, was visibly in distress. The crew of cavers quickly insulated the dog, wrapping her in tarps, a space blanket they brought for emergencies, as well as a piece of an old jacket they found in the cave. It took three hours to get her out.