Stranded pooch rescued at base of waterfall

New Jersey firefighters rappelled to the rescue of a dog trapped at the bottom of an 80-foot waterfall Sunday, pulling the pooch to safety — with the help of some tempting treats, officials said. The smoke-eaters rushed to Paterson Great Falls Park around 1 p.m. when an animal-loving passerby called authorities to report seeing the pup stranded at base of the cascade, said Captain Scott Parkin with Paterson Rescue 2. -- More...