Rangers coaxed a stranded dog with water at Joshua Tree National Park/NPS

A thirsty and dehydrated dog who wandered away from his owner's campsite at Joshua Tree National Park in California can thank park rangers and search-and-rescue team members for surviving being stuck on a ledge.

The unleashed pooch was spooked on the morning of June 8 by something and ran off. He later was reported missing by his owners.

The next day rangers received reports of a dog stuck on the rock formations near Jumbo Rocks Campground. After locating the dog, searchers confirmed it to be the same dog reported  missing. 

 The rescue team was able to befriend the dog with water and lifted it off the ledge, according to a park release. The dog was then picked up by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, who contacted the owners. Park rangers issued the owners a violation notice.    

Pets must be with their owner on a leash at all times and are not allowed on hiking trails when visiting the park.  Conditions during the summer can be deadly for pets due to increased temperatures, wildlife encounters, average ground temperatures of 120 degrees Fahrenheit, and sharp cacti. The park recommends leaving pets at home during harsh summer conditions.