Dog Survives 60-Foot Fall Off Cliff Alone at Night on Shore of Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

A dog was found alive last week after falling off a cliff and spending the night alone in frigid temperatures at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan, authorities said.

Dancer, a 3-year-old dog described as a “professional troublemaker,” escaped from his leash Wednesday night and fell from a cliff near Miners Castle to a ledge 60 feet below, the National Park Service (NPS) said. ).

Dancer's owners searched for hours in the dark but could not find their beloved pet, believing he had died in the fall, the agency said.

Park rangers and Superior High Angle Rescue Professionals, a local rope rescue team, continued searching for Dancer along a “treacherous section” of the Lake Superior shoreline, according to NPS.

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SHARP team members Erik Olsen, Westley Shaffer and Tyler Davis searched the area where Dancer fell Thursday morning and found the dog alive. Dancer was cold but no injuries were reported, parks officials said.

“Although she had spent the night trying to stay warm, she was excited to see rescuers,” NPS said.

Dancer, a 3-year-old dog described as a “professional troublemaker,” was reunited with her family and is recovering, authorities said. (National Park Service)

Dancer was reunited with his family from Minnesota and was recovering from the ordeal.

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Park rangers warned visitors to be cautious and always prepared for conditions on the lakeshore this winter.

“With the mild start to winter this year, many areas of Pictured Rocks are more accessible than most years,” said Chief Ranger Joe Hughes. “It's still important to remember to be prepared for cold, slippery conditions that can change quickly.”

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The lakeshore is located near Munising, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula along Lake Superior.