Maverick, a 12-year-old German shepherd, was trapped in a Missouri sinkhole for 72 hours.
Maverick, a 12-year-old German shepherd, was trapped in a Missouri sinkhole for 72 hours.
Courtesy Lisa Van Valkenburgh
Maverick had clay covering his snout, ears and eyes when he was rescued. It took veterinarians an hour to stabilize him.
Maverick had clay covering his snout, ears and eyes when he was rescued. It took veterinarians an hour to stabilize him.
Courtesy Lisa Van Valkenburgh
The Van Valkenburgh family was searching for Maverick for three days when they found him stuck in the hole.
The Van Valkenburgh family was searching for Maverick for three days when they found him stuck in the hole.
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One of Maverick's teeth punctured his lip and broke off when he fell into the hole. He was severely dehydrated and stayed at the hospital for four days.
One of Maverick's teeth punctured his lip and broke off when he fell into the hole. He was severely dehydrated and stayed at the hospital for four days.
Courtesy Lisa Van Valkenburgh
Maverick is getting back to his normal self each day. "It still for the life of me shocks me that I found him," said owner Lisa Van Valkenburgh.
Maverick is getting back to his normal self each day. "It still for the life of me shocks me that I found him," said owner Lisa Van Valkenburgh.
Courtesy Lisa Van Valkenburgh