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A search for a biker and a dog ended at 3 a.m. Friday, when one of the rescue teams
from the Spencer-Roane Volunteer Fire Department found them along the back trails
of Charles Fork Lake.
Spencer Fire Chief Rob Miller said about four bikers who came for the Tour de Lake
bike race Sunday, were riding around the the lake with the dog, when the Labrador
become ill.
When darkness fell on the trail, members of the group went out for help. "None of
them were familiar with the area," said Miller.
At least one individual stayed with the sick animal, waiting for rescuers to return.
Miller said the animal unfortunately died.
The Spencer-Roane VFD dispatched rescue teams and equipment to the lake area
about 10 p.m. Thursday night.
Miller said the department is familiar with the Charles Fork area, pre-planning
problems which could occur there.
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