On the afternoon of Sunday, 1 November 2026, firefighters from the Avellino command of the Vigili del Fuoco rescued Orso, a hunting dog that had fallen into a ravine in rugged country between Lauro and Quindici.
The intervention took place in the Beato / Madonna della Neve area, described as rugged and difficult to access. Orso had gone missing during a hunting outing with his owner and could not make his own way back.
What happened
According to local press accounts, Orso became separated from his owner during the hunt. He ended up in a ravine, where he was disoriented and exhausted.
The owner raised the alarm at around 3:30 p.m. Firefighters from Avellino reached the area and began searching the difficult terrain.
How Orso was found
Rescuers located Orso with help from his microchip identification system. The terrain made the search and approach more complex, and reaching the dog required several hours of work.
The recovery was completed safely at around 5:00 p.m. Orso was then returned to his owner in good health.
Rescue timeline
- Around 3:30 p.m.: the owner alerts the Vigili del Fuoco after Orso goes missing during a hunting outing between Lauro and Quindici.
- Afternoon: Avellino firefighters search the Beato / Madonna della Neve area, described as rugged and difficult to access.
- Around 5:00 p.m.: Orso, found in a ravine disoriented and exhausted, is recovered safely with the aid of microchip identification.
- After the rescue: Orso is reunited with his owner in good condition.
What remains unclear
The reports consulted do not give the exact location of the ravine, an access path, or coordinates. They also do not specify how many firefighters took part, which vehicles or rescue techniques were used, or cite a separate official statement from the Avellino fire command.
